Job Description
POSITION: ICT OFFICER II-SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION (JSG 6)
Job Reference Number : V/No.19/2022
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 94,400 – 118,900 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for developing, deploying and maintaining
key ICT infrastructure to ensure uptime of all online services.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the ICT Officer I
Area of Deployment:
Directorate of ICT
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Implementing and monitoring server provisioning that include
processor, memory, storage requirements for VMware to meet both the
organizational and applications needs threshold as well as monitoring
the data growth rate and utilization statistics for future planning;
ii. Implementing scheduled routine as well as random maintenance tasks
on Server hardware, VMware Server virtual environment and Storage
system in the data Centres ;
iii. Recording and maintaining an updated hardware and software
inventories;
iv. Investigating, planning, implementing, testing, debugging, patching
and upgrading base operating systems;
v. Implementing the installation, operation and administration of security
for the various systems components including virus protection and
internet security, subnet, internet use;
vi. Implementing the Business Continuity by providing well maintained
regular backups, auditing, and tested disaster recovery solutions for
mission critical data such as SQL databases, Email, web applications
and the ERP; and
vii. Administering both UNIX/LINUX and Windows based Virtualized
Server environments.
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer
Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &
Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology
(BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and
Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
and
ii. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
Experience:
Knowledge/experience working with preferably Linux, Unix, Docker, Ngynx,
Kubernettes, VMware, PostgreSQL, etc. is imperative.
Core Competencies:
i. Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
ii. Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
iii. Confidentiality and High Integrity;
iv. Hands-on and Results Oriented;
v. Ability to work under pressure; and
vi. Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results