Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible
for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer
systems, network servers, and virtualization
- Install
and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and
integrate automation processes
- Troubleshoot
hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems
and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
- Provide
documentation and technical specifications to IT staff for planning and
implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure
- Work
on building, configuring, and deploying SQL, MySQL and Oracle databases as
required. Ability to manage multiple Database Servers, including
administration, application configurations, upgrades, and system patching.
- Perform
or delegate regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes
for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures
- Lead
desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop
applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in
a timely manner with limited disruptions
- Responsible
for capacity, storage planning, and database performance
Qualifications
- At
least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in computer science, information
technology, information systems, or similar.
- 3
years’ experience in a similar position or at Grade 10 within MKU
or
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, information technology, information systems,
or similar.
- Applicable
professional qualification, such as Microsoft, Cisco, SQL, MySQL, Oracle,
C-Sharp, Python certification.
- At
least five years’ experience in a similar role or at Grade 10 within MKU.
- Extensive
experience with ICT systems, networks, and related technologies.
- Solid
knowledge of best practices in ICT administration and system security.
- Exceptional
leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply