Our client a non-for-profit company
that specializes in film and
community empowerment, is
looking for a competent Systems
Administrator
Salary: KShs 80,000 – 120,000
Responsibilities
The incumbent is
responsible for the
management,
administration and
day-to-day operation
of IT infrastructure
hosted by the
Organisation Nairobi
base, and in what
relates to the support
of Organization’s field
bases, including Local
Area Networks,
physical and virtual
servers, centralized
backup system,
workstations, and
disaster recovery /
business continuity
solutions thereof.
Manages computing
infrastructure projects
involving feasibility
studies, systems
analysis, design,
development,
implementation and
operation of new
systems.
Provides specialized
advice to users,
analyzing users’
requirements and
translating these into
new applications or
services if required.
Maintains upgrades
or enhances existing
user systems;
troubleshoots and
provides continuing
user support, to
include resolving
difficult problems,
advising on the use
of new techniques,
monitoring
transactions to
measure
performance and
continued
effectiveness of
assigned systems, etc.
Ensures appropriate
data security and
access controls
considering both
local and wide area
issues.
Develops training
materials, operating
and user manuals;
trains staff in
assigned systems.
Develops disaster
recovery plans and
ensures appropriate
planning and training
of those responsible.
Researches, analyzes
and evaluates new
technologies and
makes
recommendations for
their deployment.
Participates in writing
reports and papers
on systems-related
topics, system
requirements,
information strategy,
and grant
applications.
Provides guidance to,
and may supervise,
new/junior staff,
consultants, etc.
Manages and
administers different
components of the
computing
infrastructure in
operation,
maintaining its
security, and
maximizing its good
performance.
Develops effective
recommendations on
computing
infrastructure design
and deployment to
meet business
requirements, and
implements projects
in a timely and
efficient manner.
Develops creative
approaches to
problem resolution.
Develops
partnerships and
interacts effectively
with colleagues and
users, persuades
others to accept
systems
recommendation,
modifications, etc.
Competencies
Knowledge of
information
technology/
information
management,
particularly in systems
administration.
Knowledge of shell
scripting, document
design and
management,
hardware and
software
requirements,
systems facilities.
Strong analytical and
problem-solving
skills, to include
proficiency in the
development and
implementation of
systems of moderate
size/complexity.
Good knowledge of
organization’s
information
infrastructure and IT
strategy;
independently
maintains assigned
systems and develops
innovative
approaches to
resolve a wide range
of issues/problems.
Shows pride in work
and in achievements;
is conscientious and
efficient in meeting
commitments,
observing deadlines
and achieving result.
A good team player
Develops clear goals
that are consistent
with agreed
strategies;
Education
Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent in
computer science or
information systems
or related field.
Mid-level qualification
with exceptional
experience may be
accepted in lieu of a
degree.
Fluency in oral and
written English is
required.
Knowledge of
Kiswahili and another
language would be
an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of two
years of experience in
planning, design,
development,
implementation and
maintenance of
computer
information systems
or related area, with
relevance to
infrastructure systems
and operations is
required.
Significant experience
in functional and
technical aspects
inter-alia of physical
and virtual systems
administration,
centralized backup
administration,
systems security, and
administration and
disaster recovery /
business continuity
environments is
required.
Experience with linux
or other unix-like
systems (with the
exception of OS X).
FreeBSD/pfSense
experience would be
beneficial.
KVM and OpenVZ
experience would
also be useful.
If you meet the above requirements
send your CV only, to
jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke ,
indicating the title (Systems
Administrator K’sh 80 – 120K) on
the subject line before 6th
September, 2013.
We do not charge for interviews.
Kindly indicate your salary on the
application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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