Systems Administrator at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO)

REF: GWASCO/HR/SA/01/2021/09)

Reports to    The ICT Officer.

Job purpose

The Position is responsible for configuring and maintaining the networked computer system including hardware, system software and applications.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
• Performing related work as may be required.

Job specification: requirements for Appointment (academic/professional qualification/experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy environment
• Knowledge and experience in Firewall Management & Network Automation
• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service

Three Years Contract

Direct reports

None.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.