Senior Systems Administrator - Safaricom

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the IT Operations Department within the Technical / IT Division.

In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Senior Systems Administrator

Ref: TECHNICAL_SSA__March_2012

Reporting 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.

The job holder’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide Microsoft Windows and Linux platform management, configuration, design and expertise which will include Active Directory and Exchange as well as Windows servers of various flavors and Network Attached Storage.
• Monitor server performance and availability.
• Ensure Windows/Linux server availability compliance to Service Level Agreements.
• Address operational systems issues including file and share permissions, user accounts and installing server based applications.
• Provide metrics for capacity management purposes.
• Monitor server load and implement load balancing where appropriate.
• Support and maintain; Exchange 2010 Email Server, MS 2008 Active Directory and MS 2008 Group policy.
• Problem resolution and escalation of Windows/Linux server, storage, backup and Storage 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.
• Operations of backup tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems. Prompt restoration of lost data for the business.
• Support and installation of server and storage systems for new projects
• 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.
• 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 Windows Server 2003/2008, RHEL/SUSE, NAS, TCP/IP networking.
• Minimum Windows 2003 MCSE certification; UNIX, Linux and Exchange 2007/2010 certification will be added advantage.
• 4 years experience as systems administrator, in a multifaceted business environment with integrated/mixed Windows and Linux server environment preferably in a telecommunication environment.
• System Administration Techniques – understanding Operating Systems Performance, Windows, 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 to the address below.

The deadline for application is Friday 09 March, 2012.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi

Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke