Assistant Manager- System Administration
Job Summary
Responsible for planning,
installation, configuration and management of systems and applications software
at secondary and DR sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops
and regularly reviews guidelines and methods for the installation and
management of the operating systems and applications in secondary and DR
sites.
- Installs,
configures and maintains systems and utility software.
- Performs
systems monitoring and takes corrective actions
- Performs
troubleshooting as required and leads problem-solving efforts including
engaging vendors and other support personnel and/or organizations.
- Develops
system and application implementation plans, customises scripts and
testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
- Develops
and implements procedures to maintain systems security and protect systems
from unauthorized use and user abuse as per security policy.
- Develops
procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration data,
applications and configuration settings.
- Oversees
backups, testing of backups and restoration of data and services.
- Implement
security controls in systems/applications thus ensuring confidentiality
and integrity of data.
- Participate
in the formulation of IT policies, practices and procedures
- Participate
in the formulation of IT policies, practices and procedures
- Works
closely with Assistant Manager, systems administration at Primary site to
ensure business services continuity.
- Ensure
conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security
requirements.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology,
Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related
field.
Professional Qualifications
Required Certification
- Red
Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer
The following
certifications will be an added advantage:
- IT
Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL
- PRINCE2
- Web
Application Servers i.e. Tomcat and JBOSS, Web Logic
- Virtualization
software training i.e. VM Ware, Citrix, Hyper-V
Relevant Work Experience
- Have
at least Four (4) years working experience in Unix and Windows operating
systems in a busy environment, with at least one (1) year at supervisory
level.
- Experience
in administration of SAN switches, servers and associated technologies.
Technical Skills Required
- Ability
to manage large systems installations including mix of Operating system,
databases and applications
- Ability
to secure installations including planning for and ensuring business
continuity.
- Ability
to manage SAN systems.
- Ability
to administer leading e-mail systems
Competencies Required
- Excellent
listening and communication skills
- Be
proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
- Good
team player
- Ability
to pay attention to details
- Ability
to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time
- Passion
for innovation and creativity
- High
levels of integrity
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision
- Report
writing skills
How to Apply
Deadline for Applications 14 December 2022.
