Systems Administrator at Kenswitch

Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, secure, reliable operation of computer systems, network system and database servers. Ensures that the uptime, back-ups, performance, resources and security of the computers/systems being managed meet the needs of the users/organization.

Roles for the Systems Administrator Job

Network administrator

• Network monitoring, testing the network for weakness and keeping an eye out for needed updates.
• Installing and implementing security programs
• Evaluating and implementing network management software
• Monitoring network traffic and bottleneck.

Database administrator

• Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security
• Controlling access permissions and privileges
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Working closely with IT project managers, database programmers and software developers/programmers
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products Systems
• Administer the Microsoft exchange server and manager policies
• Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems
• Applying operative system updates, patches and configuration changes
• Installing and configuring new hardware and software
• Performing routine audits of systems and software
• System performance tuning
• Setup security policies for users
• Configure, Add, Delete file systems. Knowledge of Volume management tools like Veritas e.t.c
• Implement the policies for the use of the computer system and network.

Systems Administrator Job Qualifications

• A minimum B.sc. (Computer Science) graduate from a recognized university.
• Must have a minimum five (5) years relevant experience in a busy IT environment
• Must have relevant experience installing, configuring and supporting Microsoft applications; Windows active directory, SQL server, MS-Exchange, Configure and manage network devices (routers, switches and firewalls),
• Back-ups, network systems and database maintenance
• Must have skills in security of the technology environment
• Experience in project management is an added advantage
• Available immediately