NETWORK & DATA CENTER OPERATIONS

owning and operating the bank's network backbone, including Data Centre (Cisco ACI), Enterprise LAN, and WAN/SD-WAN connectivity

designing and optimizing high-performance, low-latency, and resilient network architectures to support critical banking applications

ensuring end-to-end network availability through redundancy models, failover mechanisms, capacity planning, and proactive monitoring

leading incident management, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing preventive measures across all network domains

driving WAN transformation initiatives, including migration from MPLS to hybrid and SD-WAN architectures

collaborating with cybersecurity teams, managing vendors and ISPs, and leading modernization initiatives including automation, orchestration, and intent-based networking

have 10–12 years of progressive experience in enterprise networking across Data Centre, LAN, and WAN/SD-WAN environments

possess strong expertise in Data Centre Networking (Spine-Leaf architectures, EVPN/VXLAN), Enterprise LAN, and WAN/SD-WAN technologies (MPLS, Internet, Hybrid WAN)

Have hands-on experience with Cisco ACI, including policy-driven networking, multi-tenant design, and automation capabilities

Have solid knowledge of routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, along with QoS, multicast, and network segmentation

Hold a Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering (or a related field), with preferred certifications such as CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center)

Have exposure to 24/7 operations, disaster recovery, regulatory compliance in banking environments, and familiarity with network security controls and hybrid/cloud networking (e.g., VMware NSX)

Application Method: Apply via e-mail by sending an updated CV or a DFCC Bank application form which could be downloaded from our website to [email protected].

Subject Line: Mention the post applied for in the subject.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse environment. Recruitment to the Bank is based solely on merit and competency irrespective of other characteristics that make our employees unique. Any form of canvassing is discouraged. Correspondence will only be with the short-listed candidates.

Recipient: Chief Human Resources Officer

Company Entity: DFCC Bank PLC

Address: 73/5, Galle Road, Colombo 03

Phone Contact: 0112 350000

Official Website: www.dfcc.lk

Additional Info: Fitch Ratings A (lka) | Licensed Commercial Bank supervised by CBSL