Network and System Security Administrator at Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service

REF: KUCCPS 033/18

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager ICT, the officer will ensure that the Placement Service’s automation, computer communications and data processing are supported by the most optimal technology available; that computer technology is maintained and used in such a way as to reduce costs to the Institution. He/she will also be responsible for all aspects of information technology security.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of a disaster recovery strategy for the information infrastructure of the Placement Service organisational network.
• Enabling access to E-mail and Internet for authorised users.
• Ensuring availability of network resources (LAN, WAN) to all staff who require and the security of limited access resources. This includes planning, documenting network infrastructure and implementing any needed expansions or upgrades.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of network infrastructure, resources, maintenance, operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ensuring a measure of physical security and access control to sensitive data and the access to the ICT data centre through physical and other system controls.
• Operate and coordinate telecommunications systems including automated networks and the full spectrum of data links and circuits and diagnose equipment failures and replace faulty parts and telephony equipment;
• Ensure proper backing up of organisational data; and
• Administering disaster recovery processes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in relevant work in the Public Service or the Private Sector;
• Have a Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification, from a institution recognised institution
• Have experience and training in MCSE, CCNA, A+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, ICDL or any other equivalent qualifications; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Higher Educations Loans Board;
• A Licensed Credit Reference Bureau;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations