Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya – Infrastructure

The United States International University - Africa is the leading international university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5600 students representing 62 nationalities and with a global network of over 10000 alumni.

USIU is committed to providing a quality, international education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for each of the following position:

Infrastructure Administrator

Reporting to the ICT Director, the successful candidate manage and support existing ICT Infrastructure as well as implement new projects as determined by the university.

This is a fast paced, results oriented position, covering diverse technologies including CISCO switches, routers, wireless controllers, access points as well as Cyberoam UTMs, Linux-based DNS and DHCP servers as well as network security using various tools and devices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain voice and data infrastructure across the university
  • Working with a team of administrators troubleshoot and resolve issues involving the LAN
  • Manage the Wi-Fi infrastructure across various areas and buildings
  • Ensure optimal access to network resources via VPN for vendors, staff and students
  • Maintain Linux based DNS and DHCP servers
  • Ensure network infrastructure is adequately secured against internal and external attacks
  • Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline service delivery in your section

Minimum Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other relevant course from an accredited university.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Two years’ experience working in mature LAN environments where several of the above technologies have been deployed

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.

Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Thursday, 3 July, 2014

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University- Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya




USIU is an equal opportunity employer