Reporting to Chief Operating Officer
Job Purpose
- The System Administrator is responsible
for providing technical ICT support to the head office and the
subsidiaries. Managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure and related
systems.
Duties and responsibilities
Technical Skills:
- Keeping systems up to date with patches
and upgrades
- Maintain system backups and organization
business continuity plan.
- Manage both internal and external ICT
department audits.
- ICT Vendor relationship management that
best represents the company.
- Support Company subsidiary offices.
Minimum Experience Requirements
- Proficiency in operating systems such as
Windows Server, Linux, or UNIX.
- Knowledge of networking protocols,
configurations, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of virtualization
technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is becoming
- Experience with cloud platforms like
increasingly important.
- Familiarity with database management
systems, such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or Oracle.·
- Understanding of cybersecurity practices
and the ability to implement security measures.
System Administration
- Ability to install, configure, and
maintain server hardware and software components. Monitoring system
performance and troubleshooting issues proactively.
- Implementing backup and recovery
procedures to ensure data integrity. Managing user accounts, permissions,
and access controls.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a
technical IT role.
- Previous 3 years of experience in system
administration preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV with ability to customize
system required reports and ability to support existing modules.
- Experience in system management, database
management, network and infrastructure management or IT project
management.
- Excellent technical knowledge of and
experience with emerging technologies, including but not limited to
Microsoft
- Active Directory, Microsoft and Linux
server technologies, Microsoft Office 365 and Exchange, SharePoint,
cloud-based storage systems, Windows OS, MS Office suites, Veeam and
PowerShell.
Preferred Experience
Requirements
- ERP management preferably Microsoft
Navision, network and infrastructure administration and IT project
management.
Minimum Education Requirements
- BSc Information Technology or equivalent
area of study.
Preferred Education Requirements
- While not always mandatory,
certifications like Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA),
CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or relevant
cloud certifications will be advantageous.
Required Skills
Skills:
- Skilled in IT security, ERP management
preferably Microsoft Navision, network and infrastructure administration
and IT project management.
Competencies:
- Excellent people skills, with an ability
to support a dynamic leadership team. Possess personal qualities of
integrity, credibility, and commitment to the company’s mission.
- Flexible and able to multitask; can work
within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward
clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
and guiding investment in people and systems.
- Negotiation skills,
- Analytical Skills – Reporting analytics
tools Presentation and communication skills
Other requirements
Communication and Collaboration:
- Strong communication skills to interact
with team members, end-users, and management effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively with
other IT professionals and departments.
- Capable of documenting processes and
procedures for reference.
Problem-Solving Skills:
- A logical and analytical approach to
problem-solving.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical
issues. efficiently.
- Capacity to troubleshoot complex IT
problems and provide effective solutions. Spearhead organization business
process automation/re-engineering to achieve process efficiency.
Project Management:
- Managing IT-related projects.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate,
and execute projects within deadlines.
Flexibility and Availability:
- System administrators may need to work
outside regular business hours to handle emergencies or perform scheduled
maintenance.
How To Apply
To
apply, send your Curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letter to hr@longhornpublishers.com
and quote the job title on the subject of the e-mail by 3rd
May 2024 at 5:00pm.