Rural Electrification Authority Senior Systems Administrator Jobs in Kenya

Senior Systems Administrator
MG 8
1 post

The Senior System Administrator will:

• Work closely with REA user departments and undertake analysis of user requirements, design, implementation and support of ICT systems.
• Oversee general data integrity and performance tuning of SAP/Oracle database and participate in installation of system patches, configuration and upgrade of SAP ECC 6.0 database software and test new application systems to determine the impact of installation on existing production systems;
• Troubleshoot system failures and provide appropriate solution
• Implement backup and recovery procedures and policies for the implemented SAP/Oracle database and network system.
• Oversee backup processes, backup verification checks and recovery management and ensure safe custody of backups;
• Undertake Oracle database growth and security management
• Implement approved disaster recovery policies and plans that support REA’s operational continuity.
• Perform Operating System(OS) administration, user profile administration and authorization under SAP,SUSE Linux and Microsoft environments
• Develop technical documentation including technical manuals, system design and operational procedures for all the implemented systems;
• Undertake internal training of the end-users.
• Assist the head of department in undertaking technical evaluations of proposed ICT systems and implementation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent qualification with a strong bias in IT;
• At least seven (7) years relevant ICT experience in a reputable organization and in a challenging environment, three (3) of which must have been in a position of responsibility as a Systems Administrator with excellent knowledge in systems recovery procedures;
• Experience in cluster software applications with good networking skills in Cisco Routers and Switches will be an added advantage

Systems Administrator
MG 10
1 post

The System Administrator will:

• Oversee hardware support for Personal Computers, laptops, printers and accessories;
• Coordinate hardware and software maintenance support services i.e. trouble shoot and provide first line support to users both in central and regional REA offices;
• Be responsible for email system, design and development of intranet;
• Undertake review of email system security, backup and recovery procedures;
• Manage email back-ups and appropriate storage for PC’s and laptops data;
• Develop and implement contingency plans to guarantee systems availability during emergency situations.
• Implement approved Disaster Recovery policies and plans to support REA’s operational continuity;

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent qualification with a strong bias in IT hardware;
• At least four (4) years experience in administering email systems and hardware PC support;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft, Linux/Unix operating Systems Microsoft environments;
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) and/or MSCE certification
• Knowledge of Cisco networking environment will be an added advantage

Analyst/Programmer
MG 11
1 post

Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for systems design, development and testing of application programs and ABAP customized reports;
• Trouble shoot system errors/bugs and develop appropriate solution;
• Analyze user requests for SAP system enhancement and configuration and provide appropriate solution;
• Validate that new system changes are moved to production correctly and update system documentation;
• Train end users on new system features or upgrades;
• Participate in technical evaluations of proposed ICT systems
• Provide support to workflow systems;
• Develop technical documentation including technical manuals and operational procedures for implemented systems;

Qualifications

• B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems or equivalent degree;
• At least three (3) years system development and maintenance experience in a challenging position;
• Good knowledge in programming with exposure to Linux and/or Unix operating Systems;
• Proven experience in supporting SAP system, Finance and/or procurement business processes will be an added advantage;

Rural Electrification Authority is an equal opportunity employer and applicants who have the above qualifications may submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae including daytime telephone contact, copies of academic certificates, copy of Identity Card, other testimonials and quoting the job title on the envelope addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Rural Electrification Authority,
The Chancery, Valley Road,
P. O. Box 34585-00100,
Nairobi

So as to be received on or before Friday, 25th March, 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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