Job Purpose:
To provide high-level technical administration of critical servers resources, including active directory, exchange, virtual, communication and application servers to provide optimum uptimes and performance to meet the organizations objectives.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and administer systems and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications soft-ware and all configurations
Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components; Identify, trouble-shoot and resolve network-related problems encountered by end-users including Internet, Servers, PCs, Macs, Tablets and any new computer technology.
Report all functionality resolution updates to the set SLA
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Install and monitor IT Security system applications by maintaining network security authentication including IP telephony security, and application security.
Administer secure links with public key encryption, anti-virus, and user authentication.
Provide monitoring, primary response, and intervention for information technology-related security incidents and violations.
Keep current with new security and network monitoring technologies, applicable laws and regulations.
Operate master consoles in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain control records.
Qualifications and skills required:
Minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field
Professional certifications in Microsoft, CISCO, VMware, CNNA, MSCE, or similar reputable certifications, MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional).
KCSE with a minimum grade of C minus
5 years of work experience in System Administration, providing Level Two technical desktop and system support in a large multi-platform and multi-operating systems environment and an
Demonstrated experience implementing local area networks using multi-operating systems and platforms network and computer troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience in Windows AD, File server and DNS administration as well as basic MSSQL knowledge
Analysis of server hardware and operating system software, Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory Roles including implementation of tactical service improvements, upgrades and system patching
Operations of back-up tools and testing of disk and data recovery solutions on all business systems, prompt restoration of lost data for the business. Backup, hardware and software assurance
Technical support for assigned company initiatives and projects. Participation in feasibility studies and testing for new IT infrastructure components
Should have strong hands-on experience on Microsoft windows, Failover clusters, SCOM, SCVMM and VMware
Previous technical support for windows and Macintosh computers is helpful
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aku.taleo.net
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