We are pleased to
announce the following vacancy in the IT Operations Department within the
Technical / IT Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Systems Administrator
Ref: TECHNICAL_SSA__March_2012In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Senior Systems Administrator
Reporting to the Principal System’s Administrator, the job holder will be required to provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of system administration and design.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
- Provide
Microsoft Windows and Linux platform management, configuration, design and
expertise which will include Active Directory and Exchange as well as
Windows servers of various flavors and Network Attached Storage.
- Monitor
server performance and availability.
- Ensure
Windows/Linux server availability compliance to Service Level Agreements.
- Address
operational systems issues including file and share permissions, user
accounts and installing server based applications.
- Provide
metrics for capacity management purposes.
- Monitor
server load and implement load balancing where appropriate.
- Support
and maintain; Exchange 2010 Email Server, MS 2008 Active Directory and MS
2008 Group policy.
- Problem
resolution and escalation of Windows/Linux server, storage, backup and
Storage 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.
- Support
and installation of server and storage systems for new projects
- 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.
- Conduct
proper documentation inventory of the system hardware and software.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills &
competencies:
- Degree
in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Knowledge
of Windows Server 2003/2008, RHEL/SUSE, NAS, TCP/IP networking.
- Minimum
Windows 2003 MCSE certification; UNIX, Linux and Exchange 2007/2010
certification will be added advantage.
- 4 years
experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business
environment with integrated/mixed Windows and Linux server environment
preferably in a telecommunication environment.
- System
Administration Techniques – understanding Operating Systems Performance,
Windows, Linux, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
- Attention
to details and analytical thinking.
- Good
communication and project management skills.
The deadline for application is Friday 09 March, 2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke