Kenyatta
University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated applicants for vacant
positions in the following offices.
 
1. Information Security Manager
Grade 13
 
Job
Description:
 
The
Information Security Manager will be in charge of establishing, managing and
administering the University’s ICT security policy and procedures to ensure
preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk of
internal and external security threats.
 
Applicants
must be holders of a Masters degree in Information Technology, Electrical /
Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
 
In
addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least
     two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security
     Administrator or IS Security specialist.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans and firewalls.
- Working
     knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
     Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
     (MCSE).
- CISA
     qualifications will be an added advantage.
2. Network Infrastructure Manager
Grade
13
 
Applicants
must be holders of a Masters degree in Information Technology, Electrical /
Telecommunications engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
 
In
addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
     of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls is
     essential.
- Working
     knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers are
     essential. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified
     Systems Engineer (MCSE).
- CISA
     qualifications will be an added advantage.
Duties:
 
The
Network Infrastructure Manager will be expected to carry out the following
duties:
- Carry
     out strategic planning for Networks Infrastructure and Services
- Provide
     leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of
     University Networks Infrastructure and Services.
- Provide
     technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software,
     services and facilities.
- Develop,
     implement and enforce Networks Infrastructure and Services policies,
     standards and quality assurance.
- Monitor
     and evaluate Networks Infrastructure and Services, related projects and
     personnel in the Networks section.
- Develop,
     implement and enforce necessary Networks Infrastructure and Services
     security measures.
3. User Support and Maintenance Manager
Grade 13
 
Applicants
must be holders of a Masters degree in Information Technology, Electrical / Telecommunications
engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
     of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls.
- Working
     knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
     Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
     (MCSE).
Duties
 
The
User Support and Maintenance Manager will be expected to carry out the
following duties:
- Provide
     leadership in development, implementation, enforcement and review of the
     User Support Policy and Standards.
- Design
     procedures and systems for user support activities.
- Manage
     and supervise ICT infrastructure projects and resources.
- Communicate
     relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users in campuses.
- Supervise
     the personnel in the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Manage
     the activities of the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Participate
     in the preparation of budgets and procurement of computer hardware,
     software, services and related facilities.
4. Senior ICT Security Officer 
Grade 11
 
Job
Description:
 
The
Senior ICT Security Officer will be in charge of establishing, co-ordinating
and administering the University’s ICT security policy and procedures to
ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place, and minimise the risk
of internal and external security threats.
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information Technology,
Electrical / Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
 
In
addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment at least
     two (2) of which as an IS Security manager, IS Security Administrator or
     IS Security specialist.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans and firewalls.
- Working
     knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
     Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
     (MCSE).
- CISA
     qualifications will be an added advantage.
5. Senior Network Infrastructure Officer
Grade 11
 
Applicants
must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Electrical
/ Telecommunications engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
In addition, applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
     of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls is
     essential.
- Working
     knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers are
     essential. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified
     Systems Engineer (MCSE).
- CISA
     qualifications will be an added advantage.
Duties:
 
The
Senior Network Infrastructure Officer will be expected to carry out the
following duties:
- Carry
     out strategic planning for Networks Infrastructure and Services
- Provide
     leadership in the planning, development, operation and maintenance of
     University Networks Infrastructure and Services.
- Provide
     technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software,
     services and facilities.
- Develop,
     implement and enforce Networks Infrastructure and Services policies,
     standards and quality assurance.
- Monitor
     and evaluate Networks Infrastructure and Services, related projects and
     personnel in the Networks section.
- Develop,
     implement and enforce necessary Networks Infrastructure and Services
     security measures.
6. Senior User Support and Maintenance Officer
Grade 11
 
Applicants
must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Electrical /
Telecommunications engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
 
In
addition applicants must have the following:
- At
     least four (4) years working experience in a busy ICT environment two (2)
     of which as a Systems Administrator or Network Administrator.
- Wide
     experience on deployment of routers, switches, vlans, firewalls.
- Working
     knowledge with windows and Linux operating systems and Servers; Cisco
     Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
     (MCSE).
Duties
 
The
Senior User Support and Maintenance Officer will be expected to carry out the
following duties:
- Provide
     leadership in development, implementation, enforcement and review of the
     User Support Policy and Standards.
- Design
     procedures and systems for user support activities.
- Manage
     and supervise ICT infrastructure projects and resources.
- Communicate
     relevant User Support and Maintenance information to users in campuses.
- Supervise
     the personnel in the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Manage
     the activities of the User Support and Maintenance Section.
- Participate
     in the preparation of budgets and procurement of computer hardware,
     software, services and related facilities.
Terms
of Service:
 
The
terms of service includes a generous medical scheme, house allowance and
commuting allowance.
 
Successful
candidates will be employed on permanent and pensionable terms of service.
 
The
application letter should give full details of educational and professional
qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone
number and e-mail address.
 
Copies
of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and
addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s
competence in area of specialization.
 
Applicants
and Referees should write directly to the undersigned.
 
Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Administration)
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100, 
Nairobi
 
Applications
and letters from the referees should be received not later than 10th January
2013.
 
Kenyatta
University is an equal opportunity employer.