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• Actively
  coordinate all systems related activities and supervise the systems team.
• Send
  periodic updates to the directorate with regards to developments in
  systems administration technology and recommend ways to take advantage of
  them.
• Develop
  new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and
  testing procedures to ensure operational reliability.
• Develop
  procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host
  operating systems and host-based applications.
• Ensure
  high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical
  host computer resources.
• Responsible
  to ensure that adequate data security procedures (in line with the DUIS
  information security policy) are followed in order to protect systems and
  data from unauthorized use and abuse.
• In
  charge of assessing and catering for all training needs of technical staff
  and end users and ensure the optimal utilization of all software in use by
  the staff and students of the university.
• To
  work with software solution providers for the smooth running, deployment,
  upgrading and maintenance of university software systems.
• Perform
  any other official duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager,
  University ICT Service and/or Technical Manager.

• The
  candidate should hold a Master’s Degree with a bias in Information Systems
  from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Must
  have a good Bachelor’s Degree (at least 2:1) in Computer Science or
  Information Technology from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning.
• Professional
  Certification in MCSA, MCAD or MCSE will be an added advantage.
• A
  minimum of three years proven work experience in systems design,
  programming and systems software and support post the Masters Degree.
• Working
  knowledge of Programming languages and operating systems;
• Current
  equipment and technologies in use; Unix system administration, enterprise
  backup and recovery procedures and system performance monitoring tools;
• Effective
  project management techniques and principles and practices of project
  management and supervision.
• Possess
  the ability to: Plan, organize and document system design activities and
  to configure systems to be consistent with institutional
  policies/procedures; Communicate technical/complex information both
  verbally and in writing;
• Perform
  multiple tasks concurrently and respond to emergency situations
  effectively.
• Must
  be self motivated
• Must
  be a committed and practicing Christian

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