Reporting to the IT Manager the job holder will be required to
provide technical expertise and support to Car & General in the field of system administration and design.
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on Windows Server 2003 & 2008
Problem resolution and escalation of server, storage and Virtual Server issues.
Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
Implementation of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching.
Liaise with users, hardware and software vendors and
internal systems owners to fine tune systems hardware and software for all
systems.The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:
Administering, configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on Windows Server 2003 & 2008
Problem resolution and escalation of server, storage and Virtual Server issues.
Analysis of server and storage hardware and operating system software.
Implementation of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching.
Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems.
Prompt restoration of lost data for the business.
To provide 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.
Implement and maintain system standards and procedures on system related issues.
Monitor, administer and maintain system security.
Use system management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve system problems within service level agreements
Carry out the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of various systems including desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment, and software applications
Provide IT support of desktop computing, networking, and web services and network operations, supporting users in Kenyan and regional branches.
Responsible for essential enterprise services such as backups, server administration, service provision and hardware or software research.
Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, access control, anti-virus protection.
Ensure all software is properly licensed, manage inventory of all hardware and software resources
Provide input into IT strategy
Provide input into and implementation of acceptable use policy development and IT best practice processes
Keep abreast of IT technology
Create and maintain good technical documentation
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills & competencies:
4 — 5 years experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business environment.
Proper understanding of cloud computing concepts including Saas, Paas & Iaas
Proper Understanding of Server virtualization concepts
System Administration Techniques — understanding Operating Systems Performance, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
Attention to details and analytical thinking.
Good communication and project management skills.
At least 2 of the following certifications ; A+, N+, MCSE, MCTIP,MCSA
Undergraduate degree.
If you meet the above requirement, please write to the undersigned on or before 25th November 2011 enclosing current cv, including day time telephone/mobile contact and current email address to:
Human Resource and Administration Manager,
Car & General (K) Ltd
P.O Box 20001 - 00200,
Nairobi
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