KENTRADE Systems Administrators Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System also known the Kenya TradeNet System as well as Trade Facilitation.
 

To fulfil our mandate we wishes to engage suitably qualified Kenyans who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions:
 

ICT Department

Systems Administrator 

3 Positions

Reports To: Assistant Manager - Data Centre 

Job Purpose: The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for installation / configuration, operationalization, maintenance, performance, security and availability of systems hardware, software and related application components. 

The role involves the design, implementation and maintenance of systems as well as providing 24/7 support to users, partner agencies and clients. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Installation, configuration and optimization of operating systems. 
• Providing first line support to users, partner agencies and clients 
• Applying OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. 
• Configure and add new services as need arise.
• Developing, testing, documenting, implementing and enhancing of backup and recovery procedures as well as application of change-management procedures and activities.
• Managing user accounts.
• Designing, setup and configuring of complex Multi-Server environments i.e. Virtualisation, SUN Solaris, Linux, and Windows systems.
• Design, development, testing and documenting scripts and routines as needed for enhancing and automating Administrative Applications monitoring and management.
• Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. 
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented systems.
• Monitoring the performance of systems and related services. 
• Notes trends and initiates appropriate action when necessary.
• Designing solutions to resolve system related business challenges, meet user requirements, and streamline system workflows.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
• At least six (6) years’ experience in Systems Administration actively engaged in configuration and management of different systems platforms.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Operating System fundamentals especially UNIX, Windows and Oracle Solaris.
• Experience in working with different data center hardware such as servers, storage and communication equipment.
• Practical and proven experience in working with and administrating systems on Oracle SOA, Weblogic, and Elixir as well as in administering Symantec Netback up and Oracle Storage systems.
• Membership to a relevant professional institution is desirable. 
• Project management experience is an added advantage.

All candidates are expected to possess the following:-

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multi task with high stress tolerance levels.
• Strong work ethic with personal and professional Integrity.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Analytical and Reporting skills
• Customer focus and relationship building expertise
• Project Management experience. 

How to Apply

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00 pm on Friday May 30, 2014. 

The Chief Executive Officer 

Kenya Trade Network Agency 

1st Floor, Embankment Plaza 

Longonot Rd - Upper hill 

P.O. Box 36943-00200 

Nairobi

eMail: vacancies@kentrade.go.ke 

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted