Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
This role is responsible for installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of systems and applications software in the data centre.

Key Responsibilities
• Conducts software installation and configuration.
• Undertakes Software upgrades and patching.
• Carries out application deployment.
• Performs System monitoring, troubleshooting and tuning.
• Set up and configuration of information systems environment
• Respond to requests in accordance with established procedures
• Implements systems security configurations as per security policy.
• Develops strategy for data backup, testing and recovery
• Implementing Backup and Recovery procedures
• Backups monitoring and testing
• Develops scripts to automate routine system functions where applicable.
• Manages Administration of mail and collaboration services.
• Develops procedure manuals for the unit.

Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.

Professional Qualifications
Required Certification
• Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/MCSA Certification – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
The following certifications will be an added advantage:
• IT Governance e.g. COBIT 5 or ITIL
• Oracle Certified Administrator
• SAN storage management
• JBOSS/Weblogic Administrator
• CCNA Certification – CISCO Certified Network Associate

Relevant Work Experience
• Have at least three (3) years working experience in UNIX and Windows operating systems in a busy environment.

Skills Required
• Experience in administration of SAN switches, servers and associated technologies.
• Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations.
• Ability to manage large systems installations including mix of Operating system, databases and applications
• Ability to secure installations including planning for and ensuring business continuity.
• Skills in working with information management tools.
• Ability to manage SAN systems.

Competencies Required
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to interact confidently with users to establish what the problem is and explain the solution
• Be proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to prioritize competing work commitments and deliver on time
• Passion for innovation and creativity
• High levels of integrity
• Ability to work under minimum supervision

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Registration:
• Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login  and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
• After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:
• After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login 
• Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
• After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
• On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
• Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
• The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
• Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:
• To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
• Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
• Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
• To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
• Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
• Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
• To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke 

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