Officer – Systems Administrator
Job Summary
This role is responsible
for performing software installation and configuration, systems monitoring,
performance tuning, troubleshooting and securing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure
servers as per user requirements.
- Installs,
configures and maintains software
- Implements
relevant software updates and patches and service packs on servers to
ensure they are up to date;
- Monitors
system performance and address potential issues to ensure services are
available;
- Deploys
application software releases as per deployment instructions
- Maintains
documentation for server parameters and system settings.
- Reviews
documented processes and procedures including server inventory.
- Provides
technical assistance and subject matter expertise to Authority
applications developers and testers.
- Implements
security procedures to secure systems.
- Performs
backup operations and recovery.
- Ensure
conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security
requirements.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology,
Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related
field.
Required Certification
- Red
Hat
- Unix
- Linux
Certified Systems Administrator
- Microsoft
Certified Engineer
The following
certifications will be an added advantage:COBIT 5
- 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 One (1) year
working experience in Unix/ Linux/Windows operating systems in a busy
environment
Technical Skills Required
- Ability
to implement servers and storage virtualization.
- Ability
to plan and set-up server installations including security hardening and
software patching.
- Experience
in administering e-mail systems
- Ability
to install and configure Unix/Linux/ Windows installations.
- Ability
to manage systems installations including mix of Operating system,
databases and applications
- Skills
in Business continuity management
- Skills
to administer Web Application Servers i.e. Tomcat and JBOSS, Web Logic
- Ability
to manage databases on RDBMS like Oracle, Postgres, MySql and MS SQL Server
Competencies Required
- Excellent
listening and communication skills
- Ability
to interact confidently with users to establish what the problem is and
explain the solution
- Be
proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
- 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
How to Apply
Application closes on 14 December 2022.
Click Here to Apply.