System Administrator
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Industry Government Founded 2011 Type Public Website http://www.kentrade.go.ke/ Address First Floor Embankment Plaza, Longonot Road, Upperhill Hill, Nairobi.
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Purpose for the Job
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of IT services and performance of the organization's Systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain enterprise servers, networks, and storage solutions.
- Implement and enforce system policies and best practices.
- Perform system updates, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting IT-related issues.
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance IT infrastructure and system efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulatory requirements.
- Manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for IT-related procurements and support.
- Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in system administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Windows and Linux server Operating Systems
- Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and network administration.
- Strong knowledge of Systems security best practices.
- Professional certifications -Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Equivalent
- Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution