System Administrator at Kabete National Polytechnic

This position is responsible for installation, upkeep, configuration and reliable operations and maintenance of business enterprise system for effective delivery of services in the Polytechnic.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the automation process and user support activities to ensure effective delivery of the ICT services to the Polytechnic.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing components such as computer hardware, system software, application software and all configuration to ensure system dependent institution operations functions as per SLA’S.
• Ensure that virus protection software is installed in all computers and are updated regularly.
• Perform regular diagnosis, trouble shooting and resolve hardware and software problems that may slow down or fail operations in the Polytechnic.
• Analyse information to determine, recommend and plan installation of new systems or modification of an existing system.
• Monitor and minimize software deviations through test routine system backups and restores to ensure optimum system.
• Conduct regular network and security audits to continuously manage systems security to avoid data loss.
• Assess, gather and analyses user needs and requirements and provide solutions on daily basis.

Requirements

• BSc in Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering from a recognized University.
• Minimum grade of B plain in KCSE
• 5 years’ experience as a system Administrator
• Professional certification in Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Proficient skills in hardware configuration not limited to firewall, routers, switches, wires and other essential equipment.
• Knowledge of IP addressing and some common networking protocols like IPv4 and IPv6.
• Knowledge in script language like python, pearl and PHP
• Experience with networks LAN, WAN) VLAN configuration and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e .g intrusion detection systems)
• Skills to Manage and optimize the use of windows servers while backing up / recovering all the important data.
• Knowledge of databases and database servers like MySQL and Sql Server.
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills