Network Administrator: KeMU/ADM/ICT/6/9/2022
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of
ICT, the following are the duties and responsibilities for Network
Administrator:
- Perform
a wide range of network administration duties including installations,
debugging, maintenance, upgrades, and general support for Network
- Installs
and configures WAN and LAN elements to ensure business needs are met.
- Configure
and maintain 802.11 network especially WLAN Controller and its Lightweight
APs.
- Maintains
documentation regarding network configurations, operating procedures, and
service records relating to network hardware and software.
- Provision
of timely and high quality and cost-effective network infrastructure to
support the University network.
- Researching
on and deployment of modern technologies and its application of industry
standards and best practices to network installations
- Provide
support for subsidiary network teams and act as an escalation point for
all network related issues.
- Evaluate,
test, and deploy all software and hardware upgrades to the networking
infrastructure
- Proactive
monitoring of all network devices, services, and servers using a
combination of tools to ensure high availability and SLA’s.
- Collect
and review network utilization data for capacity and planning purposes
- Assist
in the configuration and deployment of core and peripheral network
devices, which will require continuous learning of new devices (i.e. Nexus
switches, ASR routers, and long haul optical equipment).
- Assist
in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining disaster recovery
plans.
- Manage
& troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity throughout the
University.
- Ensure
proper and regular circulation of updates so that university staff are
educated about phishing, Password Cracking, Malware, spam and general
security breach attempts.
- Ensure
regularly and in close coordination with the Head of ICT Director that the
budget planning incorporates project budgets, IT staffing, infrastructure,
replacement, upgrades, licensing and maintenance needs
- Managing
Access control systems in the University for both KAPS underground parking
and Door Access control
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a
busy environment working with
networking equipment specifically, including maintenance and
upgrades
- Significant
experience working with Linux and Windows servers and network monitoring
tools.
- ITIL
Training
- Linux
Administration
- Knowledge
and experience in Firewall Management & Network Automation.
- Strong
interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Ability
to maintain confidentiality with sensitive customer and internal
information
- Cisco
training & Certification such as CCNA, is an advantage
How to apply
Interested candidates
should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates,
National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.
- An
electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applications@kemu.ac.ke
- Three
hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P.O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA
To be received on or
before 13t h October 2022. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following:
- Tax
Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
- Higher
Education Loans Board.
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission.
- Credit
Reference Bureau.
- Certificate
of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department.
- Letters
of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons
familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general
character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.
All the positions above
require individuals who are of high ethical standards, integrity, and
professionalism.
KeMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.