UNIX ADMINISTRATORS AT KCB

The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Banking Systems Operations, the role will ensure the system health and optimization of the core banking system infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the T24 HP/UX Unix servers and the High availability clustering solution and ensure system availability within the required RTO (Recovery time Objective) and RPO ( Recovery Point Objective )
• Installation, configuration and upgrading of T24 application environments as and when required.
• Perform T24 application tuning and performance monitoring
• Coordinate extraction of business/MIS reports and ensure distribution to relevant 3rd party systems such as Data warehouse in addition to availing the same to respective business units
• Administer the T24 data storage and clustering infrastructure and formulating disk space management policies
• T24 application tuning and performance monitoring.
• Upgrades, patch release implementation and software development into the production environment.
• Provide T24 test environments on request to various departments in the bank.
• Troubleshoot, escalate and follow up resolution of errors warnings generated by the T24 Unix servers, T24 application, NetApp disk storage and the backup system.
• Coordinate with the T24 operators in resolving T24 operational and COB related issues 

The Person

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field from a University recognized by Commission for University Education.  An MBA will be an added advantage
• Must possess certification in Unix administration
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and high regard for T24 as a business delivery channel for both bank corporate and retail customers.
• Effective leadership skills
• Exceptional planning and organizing skills
• Excellent problem analysis and attention to detail
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in I.T, with hands on experience in:

• T24 application management & close of business processes.
• Web Sphere and Message Queuing setups.
• Systems development life cycle.
• Oracle administration

The above position is demanding for which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates.  If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level e-mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke

To be considered your application must be received by Oct. 3, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

JOB REF: I.T 15/2014