Job Summary:            

This role is responsible for performing software installation and
configuration, systems monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting
and securing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure servers as per user requirements.  
• Installs, configures and maintains software
• Implements relevant software updates and patches and service packs on servers to ensure they are up to date;
• Monitors system performance and address potential issues to ensure services are available;
• Deploys application software releases as per deployment instructions
• Maintains documentation for server parameters and system settings.
• Reviews documented processes and procedures including server inventory.
• Provides technical assistance and subject matter expertise to Authority applications developers and testers.
• Implements security procedures to secure systems.
• Performs backup operations and recovery.
• Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2015 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.

Academic Qualifications         

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information
Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering,
Telecommunications or any other IT related field.

Master’s degree in IT is an added advantage

Professional Qualifications   

Required Certification

• Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer

The following certifications will be an added advantage:

• COBIT 5
• ITIL
• PRINCE2
• Web Application Servers i.e. Tomcat and JBOSS, Web Logic
• Virtualization software training i.e. VM Ware, Citrix, Hyper-V

Relevant Work Experience Required       Have at least one (1) year working experience in Unix/ Linux/Windows operating systems in a busy environment

Technical Skills Required:

• Ability to implement servers and storage virtualization.
• Ability to plan and set-up server installations including security hardening and software patching.
• Experience in administering e-mail systems
• Ability to install and configure Unix/Linux/ Windows installations.
• Ability to manage systems installations including mix of Operating system, databases and applications
• Skills in Business continuity management
• Skills to administer Web Application Servers i.e. Tomcat and JBOSS, Web Logic
• Ability to manage databases on RDBMS like Oracle, Postgres, MySql and MS SQL Server

Key Competencies

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently with users to establish what the problem is and explain the solution
• Be proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time
• Passion for innovation and creativity
• High levels of integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Job Application Guidelines

Registration:

• Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
• After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

• After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
• Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
• After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

• On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
• Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
• The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
• Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

• To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
• Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
• Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
• To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
• Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
• Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
• To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.

In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]

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case of any challenge, please send your query to [email protected]

Kenya
Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the
recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or
offer)