• What is Manager Networks - MMBL?
  • • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • • Proven ability to manage large-scale network environments and ensure network security and performance.
  • • Strong collaboration and communication skills to coordinate effectively with different departments.
• What Manager Networks - MMBL does?
  • • Oversee the design, implementation, and management of the organizations network infrastructure, including routing (BGP), switching, IPsec VPN, and SD-WAN, ensuring high availability and security.
  • • Manage and configure security solutions such as Cisco FTD Firewalls, Fortinet Firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Sophos firewalls to protect the network from internal and external threats.
  • • Monitor network performance using tools like FortiAnalyzer and SolarWinds NMS to ensure optimal system uptime and minimal disruption to business operations.
  • • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, operations, and other departments, to align network requirements with business goals.
  • • Oversee network management in data center environments, ensuring high-performance, secure, and scalable networks, with hands-on experience in Cisco Data Center, Huawei DCN, and virtualization technologies.
  • • Implement and manage private cloud concepts, integrating cloud-based networking solutions to provide flexibility, scalability, and security.
  • • Implement and maintain security protocols, including IPS, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, URL filtering, Sophos proxy concepts, and UTM licensing for enhanced security and content filtering.
  • • Lead efforts in troubleshooting and resolving network-related incidents, ensuring quick recovery and conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
  • • Conduct regular network assessments and capacity planning, preparing detailed performance reports for senior management to inform strategic decisions.
  • • Lead, mentor, and develop the network operations team, promoting ongoing skill development and fostering a collaborative, high-performance work culture.
  • • Work closely with other IT departments, project managers, and business units to support network requirements for ongoing projects and integrations, ensuring seamless implementation and operation.
• What are we looking for and what does it require to be Manager Networks - MMBL?
  • 1. Education: Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 2. Experience: 7+ years of experience in network administration/operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
  • • Experience with SD-WAN solutions, especially Fortinet SD-WAN.
  • • Familiarity with Huawei DCN and other data center network technologies.
  • • Understanding of cloud networking and virtualization concepts.
  • • Knowledge of site-to-site IPsec VPN implementation and troubleshooting.
  • • Experience on FortiGate firewall, Cisco FTD firewall, Sophos Firewall and Juniper firewall.
  • • Experience with iMaster Fabric Controller and iMaster NCE Campus (is plus)
  • 3. Technical Skills:
  • • Strong knowledge of BGP, IPSec, Fortinet SD-WAN, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, Palo Alto Firewalls, Sophos Firewalls and Cisco FTD Firewalls.
  • • Expertise in Cisco and Huawei Data Center Networking (DCN), including virtualization technologies.
  • • Hands-on experience with Sophos Proxy, URL Filtering, and UTM Features.
  • • Knowledge of IPS Architecture and advanced network security protocols.
  • • Familiarity with Private Cloud Concepts and network management in virtualized environments.
  • 4. Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE/HCIE (is a plus), Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer, or equivalent are highly desirable.

• Head Office

Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd. is providing banking services to over 42 million registered users including 16+ million monthly active customers across Pakistan. With a hybrid model that combines traditional microfinance with mobile/digital banking technologies, the bank now operates with over 100 branches and 200,000 branchless banking agents and provides a USSD (GSM) based digital channel offering savings, micro enterprise (MSME) loans, small housing loans, remittances, collection (utility bills and loan installments), mobile wallets, insurance, G2P, B2B & B2P payments; thus, playing a leading role in the promotion of financial inclusion. MMBL is committed to fostering a positive and productive workplace, and our core values reflect this focus. These values include promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing a customer-centric approach in all aspects of our business.

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and playing a key role in driving transformative change. Our team is committed to empowering millions with the tools necessary to succeed in the digital age, and we're looking for a talented individual to join us in this endeavor.