Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated
applicants for vacant positions in the following offices.
1. Information Security Manager
Grade 13
Job Description:
The Information Security Manager will be in charge of
establishing, managing and administering the University’s ICT security policy
and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and
minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Information
Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least
two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security Administrator
or IS Security specialist.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans and firewalls.
- Working
knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE).
- CISA
qualifications will be an added advantage.
2. Network Infrastructure Manager
Grade 13
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Information
Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications engineering or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls is
essential.
- Working
knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers are
essential. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE).
- CISA
qualifications will be an added advantage.
Duties:
The Network Infrastructure Manager will be expected to carry out
the following duties:
- Carry
out strategic planning for Networks Infrastructure and Services
- Provide
leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of University
Networks Infrastructure and Services.
- Provide
technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software,
services and facilities.
- Develop,
implement and enforce Networks Infrastructure and Services policies,
standards and quality assurance.
- Monitor
and evaluate Networks Infrastructure and Services, related projects and
personnel in the Networks section.
- Develop,
implement and enforce necessary Networks Infrastructure and Services
security measures.
3. User Support and Maintenance Manager
Grade 13
Applicants must be holders of a Masters degree in Information
Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications engineering or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls.
- Working
knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE).
Duties
The User Support and Maintenance Manager will be expected to
carry out the following duties:
- Provide
leadership in development, implementation, enforcement and review of the
User Support Policy and Standards.
- Design
procedures and systems for user support activities.
- Manage
and supervise ICT infrastructure projects and resources.
- Communicate
relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users in campuses.
- Supervise
the personnel in the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Manage
the activities of the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Participate
in the preparation of budgets and procurement of computer hardware,
software, services and related facilities.
4. Senior ICT Security Officer
Grade 11
Job Description:
The Senior ICT Security Officer will be in charge of
establishing, co-ordinating and administering the University’s ICT
security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are
in place, and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats.
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least
two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security Administrator or
IS Security specialist.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans and firewalls.
- Working
knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE).
- CISA
qualifications will be an added advantage.
5. Senior Network Infrastructure Officer
Grade 11
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information
Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications engineering or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls is
essential.
- Working
knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers are
essential. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE).
- CISA
qualifications will be an added advantage.
Duties:
The Senior Network Infrastructure Officer will be expected to
carry out the following duties:
- Carry
out strategic planning for Networks Infrastructure and Services
- Provide
leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of
University Networks Infrastructure and Services.
- Provide
technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software,
services and facilities.
- Develop,
implement and enforce Networks Infrastructure and Services policies,
standards and quality assurance.
- Monitor
and evaluate Networks Infrastructure and Services, related projects and
personnel in the Networks section.
- Develop,
implement and enforce necessary Networks Infrastructure and Services
security measures.
6. Senior User Support and Maintenance Officer
Grade 11
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information
Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications engineering or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls.
- Working
knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
(MCSE).
Duties
The Senior User Support and Maintenance Officer will be expected
to carry out the following duties:
- Provide
leadership in development, implementation, enforcement and review of the
User Support Policy and Standards.
- Design
procedures and systems for user support activities.
- Manage
and supervise ICT infrastructure projects and resources.
- Communicate
relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users in campuses.
- Supervise
the personnel in the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Manage
the activities of the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Participate
in the preparation of budgets and procurement of computer hardware,
software, services and related facilities.
Terms of Service:
The terms of service includes a generous medical scheme, house
allowance and commuting allowance.
Successful candidates will be employed on permanent and
pensionable terms of service.
The application letter should give full details of educational and
professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary,
applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed
giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are
conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees should write directly to the
undersigned.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100,
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100,
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received
not later than 10th January 2013.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.