DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.Install, configure, operate, upgrade and maintain assigned server systems hardware, software, and infrastructure including 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 reports and documents for various stakeholders i.e system users and management;

v.Troubleshoot, document and communicate computer systems related problems, solutions, and the implementation process; 

vi.Provide appropriate infrastructure technology solution to support operations;

vii.Prepare systematic documentation for monitoring hosting 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;

xi.Confer with employees and the project team to provide technical advice, support, and to resolve problems;

xii.Create and update procedural and training documents for the assigned systems;

xiii.Manage ICT assets, systems diagrams, and related documentation, 

xiv.Manage hardware devices and licenses of all programs in use;

xv.Ensure the high-availability of infrastructure, products, and services.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

a.BSc/BEng in IT/IS/Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

b.Extensive knowledge on Linux and Unix Operating Systems

c.Extensive knowledge on different virtualization technologies both proprietary and open source

d.Knowledge on Mailing Systems and Directory Services(Open source preferred)

e.Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor / open source environments), Linux and Windows Security Administration, Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;

f.Knowledge in analyzing requirements to plan systems that provides capabilities required for projected workloads, planned layout and installation of new systems

g.Knowledge on planning servers resource optimization and usage based on best practices

h.Experience in operating large server infrastructure

i.Knowledge on different server hardware and storage technologies (HP, Sun, Oracle, Dell, IBM etc.)

j.Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor/open source environments), Linux and MS Windows Security Administration, Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security;

k.Knowledge in designing a Windows Active Directory, Creating Users, Groups and Shared Folders, Managing Active Directory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery;

l.Working knowledge in Clustering, Security/encryption, Failover management and automatic switch over; and Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies and effectively apply knowledge 

m.Knowledge in Containers Hosting Infrastructure will be an added advantage 

n.Possession of recognized ICT professional certification such as RHCSE/MCSE/CCNA/CISM/CISSP/CEH will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION: Attractive remuneration Package