Job Summary

This role is responsible for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems and applications software in the data centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts software installation and configuration.
• Undertakes Software upgrades and patching.
• Carries out application deployment.
• Performs System monitoring, troubleshooting and tuning.
• Set up and configuration of information systems environment
• Respond to requests in accordance with established procedures
• Implements systems security configurations as per security policy.
• Develops strategy for data backup, testing and recovery
• Implementing Backup and Recovery procedures
• Backups monitoring and testing
• Develops scripts to automate routine system functions where applicable.
• Manages Administration of mail and collaboration services.
• Develops procedure manuals for the unit.

Academic Qualifications 

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

Professional Qualifications

Required Certification

• Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/MCSA Certification – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

The following certifications will be an added advantage:

• IT Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL
• Oracle Certified Administrator
• SAN storage management
• JBOSS/Weblogic Administrator
• CCNA Certification – CISCO Certified Network Associate

Relevant Work Experience 

• Have at least three (3) years working experience in UNIX and Windows operating systems in a busy environment.

 Skills Required  

• Experience in administration of SAN switches, servers and associated technologies.
• Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations.
• Ability to manage large systems installations including mix of Operating system, databases and applications
• Ability to secure installations including planning for and ensuring business continuity.
• Skills in working with information management tools.
• Ability to manage SAN systems.

Competencies Required    

• 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