We are pleased to announce
the following vacancy in the IS Operations Department within the 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: IS_SNA_JUNE_2012Reporting to the Principal System’s Administrator, the job holder will be required to provide technical expertise and support to Safaricom in the field of system administration and design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administering,
configuring and troubleshooting servers and storage based on UNIX (AIX,
HP-UX and Sun Solaris), Linux, Storage (IBM, HP, EMC) and SAN. Problem
resolution and escalation of server, storage and SAN issues.
- Analysis of
server and storage hardware and operating system software.
- Trouble
shooting and resolving HACMP, GPFS, storage, firmware, operating system,
HBA issues on high end servers in a complex environment.
- 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.
- 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
- Conduct
proper documentation inventory of the system hardware and software.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills &
competencies:
- Degree in
Computer Science or equivalent.
- Knowledge of
AIX, RedHat, SAN, NAS, TCP/IP networking and other UNIX certifications.
- 4 years
experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business
environment with integrated/mixed UNIX and Linux server environment
preferably in a telecommunication environment.
- System
Administration Techniques – understanding Operating Systems Performance,
AIX, Linux, Storage and Backup enterprise hardware and storage.
- Attention to
details and analytical thinking.
- Good
communication and project management skills.
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the
necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application
letter indicating 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.
The deadline for
application is Monday, 2nd July ,2012.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to
hr@safaricom.co.ke
