Wednesday 30 January 2013

USIU Senior Infrastructure Administrator Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya 2013

United States International University Exciting Career Opportunity
Position: Senior Infrastructure Administrator
 
Information & Communications Technology Division 

The United States International University is the leading international university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5000 students representing over 54 nationalities and with a global network of over 9000 alumni. USIU is committed to providing a quality, international education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidates for the position of Senior Infrastructure Administrator.

Job Purpose: To manage the effective implementation and maintenance of ICT infrastructure at the University.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement and maintain voice and data infrastructure across the university – LAN, Internet Access, Wi-Fi networks, VPN, NAC etc.
  • Ensure communications infrastructure is adequately secured against internal and external attacks
  • Ensure redundant links and devices operate efficiently in the event of a disaster
  • Liaise with service providers to ensure 99% uptime and access to learning and research services hosted on campus
  • Responsible for backup and disaster recovery of communications infrastructure systems and software
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures to streamline service delivery across the various equipment platforms the University runs
  • Responsible for the effective operation of the datacenters on the campus
  • In conjunction with the ICT Director, develop annual budgets for the section in line with the strategic plan
  • Managing a team of infrastructure administrators to deliver projects on a timely and cost effective manner
  • Ensuring the infrastructure team receive appropriate training to execute their duties effectively as technology changes
 Minimum Qualifications:
  • Degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other relevant course from an accredited university
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • At least three years’ experience maintaining a large 500+ node site
Personal Attributes & Competencies:
  • Self-driven and innovative
  • An attitude of problem solving
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A person of high personal integrity
  • Attention to detail
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply. 
Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Friday, February 1 2013

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University
P.O Box 14634-00800, 
Nairobi, Kenya
 
Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke

USIU is an equal opportunity employer