Supervisor – Systems Administration
Job Summary
This role is responsible
for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems and
applications software in the data centre.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts
software installation and configuration.
- Undertakes
Software upgrades and patching.
- Carries
out application deployment.
- Performs
System monitoring, troubleshooting and tuning.
- Set
up and configuration of information systems environment
- Respond
to requests in accordance with established procedures
- Implements
systems security configurations as per security policy.
- Develops
strategy for data backup, testing and recovery
- Implementing
Backup and Recovery procedures
- Backups
monitoring and testing
- Develops
scripts to automate routine system functions where applicable.
- Manages
Administration of mail and collaboration services.
- Develops
procedure manuals for the unit.
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/MCSA Certification –
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
The following
certifications will be an added advantage:
- IT
Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL
- Oracle
Certified Administrator
- SAN
storage management
- JBOSS/Weblogic
Administrator
- CCNA
Certification – CISCO Certified Network Associate
Relevant Work Experience
- Have
at least three (3) years working experience in UNIX and Windows operating
systems in a busy environment.
Skills Required
- Experience
in administration of SAN switches, servers and associated technologies.
- Ability
to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations.
- 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.
- Skills
in working with information management tools.
- Ability
to manage SAN systems.
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.
