Reporting to the IT Manager the job holder will be required to
provide technical expertise and support to Car & General in the field of
system administration and design.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
- Administering,
configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on Windows
Server 2003 & 2008
- Problem
resolution and escalation of server, storage and Virtual Server issues.
- Analysis
of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
- Implementation
of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching.
- Liaise
with users, hardware and software vendors and internal systems owners to
fine tune systems hardware and software for all systems.
- Operations
of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all
business systems.
- Prompt
restoration of lost data for the business.
- To
provide backup, hardware and software assurance.
- Maintenance
of systems documentation and procedures.
- Technical
support for assigned company initiatives and projects. Participation in
feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure components.
- Implement
and maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
- Monitor,
administer and maintain system security.
- Use
system management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve system
problems within service level agreements
- Carry
out the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of various
systems including desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment, and software
applications
- Provide
IT support of desktop computing, networking, and web services and network
operations, supporting users in Kenyan and regional branches.
- Responsible
for essential enterprise services such as backups, server administration,
service provision and hardware or software research.
- Plan
and implement network security, including building firewalls, managing
host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file
system integrity, access control, anti-virus protection.
- Ensure
all software is properly licensed, manage inventory of all hardware and
software resources
- Provide
input into IT strategy
- Provide
input into and implementation of acceptable use policy development and IT
best practice processes
- Keep
abreast of IT technology
- Create
and maintain good technical documentation
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills &
competencies:
- 4
— 5 years experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business
environment.
- Proper
understanding of cloud computing concepts including Saas, Paas & Iaas
- Proper
Understanding of Server virtualization concepts
- System
Administration Techniques — understanding Operating Systems Performance,
Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
- Attention
to details and analytical thinking.
- Good
communication and project management
skills.
- At
least 2 of the following certifications ; A+, N+, MCSE, MCTIP,MCSA
- Undergraduate
degree.
Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Car & General (K) Ltd
P.O Box 20001 - 00200,
Nairobi
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