Senior Systems Administrator
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within our
Information Technology Division. In keeping with our current business
needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated
below:
SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
REF: IT_SSA_AUG09
Within the Information Technology Division and reporting to the
Principal Systems Administrator, the incumbent will be responsible for
system support, monitoring and administration of Safaricom Windows and
Unix based servers. This includes general systems administration
tasks, software and hardware support, system configuration, backups,
system monitoring, performance tuning, trouble shooting, skills
transfer and customer management as well as configuration management
and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
• Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers based on
Microsoft Windows and Unix (Linux, HP-UX, and Sun Solaris). Response,
problem resolution and escalation of server issues.
• Analysis of server hardware and operating systems software,
Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory, Role includes implementation
of tactical service improvements, upgrades and systems patching.
• Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and internal
systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all
systems.
• Operations of backup tools and testing of disc and data recovery
solutions on all business systems. Prompt restoration of lost data for
the business. Backup, hardware and software assurance.
• Maintenance of systems documentation and procedures.
• Technical support for assigned company initiatives and projects.
Participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT
infrastructure components.
Minimum Requirements
• University Degree in Computer Science or other related field.
• 4 years experience as a Systems Administrator, Network
administrator/analyst in a multifaceted business environment with
integrated/mixed windows and UNIX server environment.
• Systems Administration Techniques- understanding OS performance,
Microsoft and Unix enterprise hardware and storage knowledge in SAN
and NAS is desirable
• Must be a highly committed, self-motivated, confident, and
enthusiastic and have the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Must have recent experience with HP/UX.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Service oriented approach.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary
qualifications and experience please send your resume with your cell
phone contact. Please indicate your experience and why you are the
most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and
job reference to the address below. Deadline for application is 7th
September 2009
The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
hr(a)safaricom.co.ke
