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• Ensure 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
  remote campuses in Kampala, Kabale, Mbale and any others that will be set
  up.
• Ensure reliable, adequate and cost-effective
  interconnection (voice and data) between the UCU Main campus and other
  campuses.
• Ensure reliable and stable functioning of the
  Network Operating Center (NOC) at UCU main campus.
• Install, configure and administer network
  services, all based on Open Source technologies
• Install, configure, maintain network
  Equipment (mainly Cisco).
• Responsible for all technical work relating
  to the UCU Wide-Area Network (WAN) operation and related equipment.
• Ensure efficient access to the Internet at
  all times
• Keep track of all technology developments
  relevant to all components of a modern WAN and to regularly provide the
  Manager, 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.
• Prepare and submit 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.
• Regularly monitor Network performance and
  implement performance tuning.
• Provide periodic updates on the state of the
  Network to the Technical Manager.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the
  Manager, University ICT Services and/or Technical Manager.

• The applicant for the Head Infrastructure
  (Network Administrator) vacancy should hold a Master’s degree with a bias
  in Data Communications from a recognized institution of higher learning. He
  /s he should also hold a good Bachelor’s Degree (at least 2:1) in
  Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or
  Information Technology from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Hold professional certification in CCNA
  and/or CCNP
• Professional certification in either MCSA or
  MCSE will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two years of proven work
  experience in a medium to large network environment with hands-on
  experience with networking equipment (preferably Cisco) and infrastructure
  installation.
• Possess administrator-level skills in Windows,
  Cisco Systems, Juniper and Linux
• Proven ability to demonstrate proficiency in
  Novell or UNIX.
• Proficiency with Networking Equipment:
• 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
• Good knowledge of TCP/UDP, Latency, VoIP,
  QoS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, NHRP, ATM and MPLS will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of fail-safe power Systems
  will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must be a committed mature and practicing
  Christian.

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