Job Title: Assistant Systems Administrator
Hiring Organization: Optiven
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Real
Estate
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/28/2024
Job Purpose:
The eligible candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the
smooth operation of our systems, software apps, providing technical assistance
to end users and contributing to the overall success of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with
team members to determine software requirements and specifications.
- Design and
develop software applications according to specifications.
- Write
well-designed, efficient, and testable code.
- Revise, update,
and debug code.
- Improve existing
software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification.
- Test and deploy
applications and systems.
- Provide end-user
training and conduct user acceptance testing.
- Participate in
testing new software releases and updates to identify potential issues
before deployment. Provide feedback to the development teams to improve
software quality.
- Provide
technical support to end-users, resolving issues promptly.
- Monitor systems’
health and proactively identify potential issues to prevent downtime or
disruptions.
- Manage user
accounts, access permissions, and security settings to protect sensitive
data and maintain compliance with company policies.
- Assist in
documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
to create a comprehensive knowledge base.
- Collaborate with
the Infrastructure team to ensure holistic support for end users.
- Log and track
support requests, incidents, and solutions using the ICT ticketing system.
- Keep abreast of
new technologies and developments in the industry.
- Contribute to
the department’s goals by accomplishing related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of
Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related
field from a recognized institution.
- 3-5 years’ of
demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Must have good
experience of working with Navision Dynamic.
- Proven knowledge
and experience with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central ERP
- Proficiency in
administering Windows and/or Linux server environments.
- Strong
understanding of networking protocols, services, and security.
- Experience with
virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Familiarity with
cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Ability to
script and automate routine tasks (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
- Excellent
problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong
communication skills and ability to work effectively with team members.
- Proactive
attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications
in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
(MCSA), CompTIA Linux+, MCSE,).
- Experience with
containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of
cybersecurity best practices.
- Familiarity with
backup and recovery solutions.
- Experience with
configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
- Understanding of
ITIL practices.
- Previous
experience in a DevOps environment.
How To Apply
If you believe you have high
performance culture, positive mental attitude and are self-driven, then apply
through recruitment@optiven.co.ke having Assistant Systems Administrator as
the subject of the email.
