ICT OFFICER II (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR) - 2 POST

ICT OFFICER II (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR) - 2 POST

Employer: E-Government Agency (EGA)
Date Published: 2018-09-28
Application Deadline: 2018-10-11


JOB SUMMARY:
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i.    Install, configure, operate, upgrade and maintain assigned server systems hardware, software and infrastructure on MS Windows, Linux and Unix Server platforms; remote administration, train and support end users;
ii.    Perform maintenance activities, system backups, restoration, and/or retention of systems, software, and data;
iii.    Administrate servers, security systems, databases, business applications, tools, and manage user accounts;
iv.    Prepare technical and user documentations;
v.    Troubleshoot, document and communicate computer systems related problems, solutions and the implementation process;
vi.    Provide appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support eGA operations;
vii.    Prepare systematic documentation for monitoring eGA data centre infrastructure;
viii.    Responsible for administration of server virtualization and infrastructure;
ix.    Manage security access to assigned systems, related records, documents, and data;
x.    Perform backups and disaster recovery operations related to Data Centre;
xi.    Maintains the strict confidentiality of all records, documents, and data stored in the assigned systems and infrastructure;
xii.    Confers with employees and the project team to provide technical advice, support, and to resolve problems;
xiii.    Prepare reports for system users and management;
xiv.    Create and update procedural and training documents for the assigned systems;
xv.    Manage data center assets and ensure that the data center inventory, systems diagrams and related documentation, and system component maintenance contracts are properly maintained;
xvi.    Management of hardware devices, licensing and all programs on the Data Centre;
xvii.    Implement disaster recovery in accordance with the ICT Business Continuity Plan;
xviii.    Ensure high-availability of data centre products and services; and
xix.    Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
i.     BSc/BEng in IT/IS/Computer Science/Computer Engineering
ii.    Extensive knowledge on Linux and Unix Operating Systems
iii.    Extensive knowledge on Open Source Mailing Systems and Directory Services
iv.    Extensive knowledge on different virtualization technologies both proprietary and open source
v.    Knowledge in Containers Hosting Infrastructure
vi.    Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor / open source environments), Linux and Windows Security Administration , Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;
vii.    Knowledge in analyzing requirements to plan systems that provides capabilities required for projected workloads, planned layout and installation of new systems
viii.    Planning servers resource optimization and usage based on best practices
ix.    Extensive experience in operating on a large servers infrastructure
x.    Maintaining standards of service levels at all times, ensure response with timeframe and manage all available services.
xi.    Knowledge on different server hardware and storage technologies (HP, Sun, Oracle, Dell, IBM etc.)
xii.    Knowledge in managing physical and logical storage;
xiii.    Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor/open source environments), Linux and MS Windows Security Administration , Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;
xiv.    Knowledge in designing a Windows Active Directory , Creating Users, Groups and Shared Folders, Managing Active Directory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery;
xv.    Working knowledge in Clustering, Security/encryption, Fail over management and automatic switch over; and Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies and effectively apply knowledge
xvi.    Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
xvii.    Possession of recognized ICT professional certification such as CISA, RHCSE, CISM, CISSP, CEH, and CCNA will be an added advantage.
REMUNERATION: Salary Scale ATTRACTIVE REMUNARATION AS PER GOVE 

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