Job Title: Head
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About UCU:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker
Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker
Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history
from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to
operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s
missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and
others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on
society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other
professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker
Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history
from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to
operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s
missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and
others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital.
By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on
society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other
professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
In 2004, the Government of Uganda granted a charter to Uganda Christian
University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first
private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
University – the highest level of national accreditation. UCU was the first
private University to receive such a charter from the Government.
Job Summary: The UCU Head
Infrastructure will be responsible for the overall coordination and supervision
of all technical activities relating to the efficient operation of the UCU
network by other technical staff and service providers. S/he will supervise the
configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the University network
infrastructure, both voice and data.
Infrastructure will be responsible for the overall coordination and supervision
of all technical activities relating to the efficient operation of the UCU
network by other technical staff and service providers. S/he will supervise the
configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the University network
infrastructure, both voice and data.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Make sure that there is optimum operation
of the UCU network infrastructure that includes the Main Campus data and
voice network, the UCU Network Operating Centre, all Local Area Networks
(LANs) at UCU and its remote campuses and other teaching points in
Kampala, Kabale, Mbale and any others that will be set up. - Ensure that there is reliable, adequate
and cost-effective interconnection (voice and data) between the UCU Main
campus and other study centers. - Install, configure and administer network
services, all based on Open Source technologies - Install, configure, maintain network
Equipment (mainly Cisco). - Ensure reliable and stable functioning of
the Network Operating Center (NOC) at UCU main campus. - Be responsible for all technical work
relating to the UCU Wide-Area Network (WAN) operation and related
equipment. - Ensure that there is efficient access to
the Internet at all times - Keep a keen eye on all technology
developments relevant to all components of a modern WAN and to regularly
provide the Director, University ICT Service with information and advice
on such changes for effective planning and decision making. - Coordinate and supervise all technical
activities relating to the efficient operation of the UCU network by other
technical staff and service providers. - Work closely with service providers on the
technical aspect of the services they provide to the university and advise
the Technical Manager appropriately. - Compile and prepare a monthly report on
infrastructure activities to the Technical Manager. - Maintain proper documentation of Network
Structure, Network Assets, Network problems and resolution for future
reference. - Monitor Network performance and implement
performance tuning. - Offer periodic updates on the state of the
Network to the Technical Manager. - Perform any other work as assigned by the
Director, University ICT Service and/or Technical Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Masters degree
in Data Communications or certification in either MCSA or MCSE - He / she must also possess a Bachelor’s
Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer
Science or Information Technology. - A minimum of four (4) years of experience
in a medium to large network environment. - Professional networking IT certification
in CCNA and/or CCNP - Demonstrated track records of experience with networking equipment
preferably Cisco and infrastructure installation. - Possession of Windows, Cisco Systems,
Juniper and Linux Administrator-level skills in all the following is
essential - Possess the ability to demonstrate
proficiency in Novell or UNIX. - Proficiency in dealing with Layer III
Switches, Routers and Ubiquiti Equipment - High-end Servers, Cabling, Racks,
Firewalls, LAN, WAN troubleshooting, TCP/IP, PPP, DNS, Virtualization,
Fiber Optics are essential - Detailed knowledge and understanding of
TCP/UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, NHRP, ATM and MPLS will be
an added advantage. - Knowledge of fail-safe power Systems will
be an added advantage. - Must be a Committed Christian
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application
letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae
and three references.
letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae
and three references.
Please remember to attach two (2) copies of academic and professional
certificates and transcripts
certificates and transcripts
To:
The Director of Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
Po Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 30th May 2014 by 5:00p.m.
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