Salaries and Remuneration Commission Systems Administrator Jobs in Kenya
Salaries and Remuneration Commission Systems Administrator Jobs in Kenya
Job purposeThis position reports to the Head of Information, Communication and Technology and is responsible for designing and installing Local area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks(WAN), Internet and intranet systems and ensuring an effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of all systems hardware, networks and related ICT infrastructure within the Commission.
This position is also responsible for establishing and enforcing information security policies to protect the Commission’s ICT infrastructure, networks and data
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining and administering the data center’s networks including but not limited to, the delivery of network planning, design, implementation & optimization services.
Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data
protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
Develop, implement and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information
security and IT risk management program.
Responsible for maintenance, configuration and reliable operation of computer systems,
network servers and virtualization.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures, such as firewalls, password
policies and intrusion detections systems.
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols and standards to remain
abreast of developments in the networking industry.
Responsible for capacity, storage planning and database performance.
Designing computer security architecture and developing detailed cyber security designs.
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware,
server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and
verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
Deploy Operating System patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities within the systems and Configure / add new services as
necessary to ensure effective service to end users.
Maintain operational configuration or other procedures and document them as per the
commission standards for future referencing.
Configure, enforce and maintain both logical and physical controls are adhered to as per the Commission ICT and information security policy.
Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help mitigate security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks in the data center.
Ensure that the Commission knows as quickly as possible security incidents that may
arise from time to time.
Configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure devices.
Writing comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes and
propositions for further system security enhancement.
Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions to avert system compromise by ensuring that all systems within the commission are Secure.
Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary to ensure optimal storage space to
end users for effective service delivery to the Commission.
Prepare user requirements specifications for both hardware and software in accordance
to the Commission standards are adhered to.
Liaising with the third party providers, providing services to the Commission on schedules to undertake the works and supervise them during the implementation
process to ensure that quality and timely service are provided.
Configure, Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet
systems to ensure that network performance issues including availability, utilization,
throughput, good put, and latency are in compliance to service level agreements with the
providers.
Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements; designing router administration, including
interface configuration and routing protocols.
Collaborate with the development team to implement updates, upgrades, and patches to
Commission website in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
Providing day to day technical support to end users to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery to the Commission
Demonstrate behavior’s aligned to the commission’s values
Provide feedback to enhance business processes and initiate process improvement to
achieve operational excellence.
Develop individual work plans, monitor own performance and seek requisite support to
are delivery of agreed targets.
Demonstrate behavior’s aligned to the Commission’s values and take ownership
Identify learning interventions and drive self-development.
Any other relevant duties
Qualification and Personal Specification/profile:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Business
Information Technology or Telecommunication Engineering from a recognized university
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) or Certified Unix Administrator and any additional relevant ICT certifications
Membership to relevant professional body
Six (6) years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization.
Key Competencies
Working knowledge of virtualization, VMware, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of systems and networking software’s, hardware and networking
protocols
Working knowledge and experience of switching and routing protocols.
Working knowledge and experience in networks/systems monitoring tools and
protocols
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Knowledge in professional standards
Ability to identify customer needs, develop service standards and deliver service
excellence
High level of integrity and Interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver results in a complex and dynamic environment
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work well with teams
Ability to work with minimum supervision under strict deadlines
Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
How to Apply
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