Entry Level Systems Administrator IT Jobs – Uganda Christian University (UCU)

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Job Title:    Systems Administrator
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Manager University ICT Services
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.
Job Summary: The Systems Administrator will be responsible for
the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the various ICT
technologies managed by UCU’s Information Technology Department. The incumbent
will administer and maintain UCU’s technology applications infrastructure
including the overall server management of software applications, security
monitoring, troubleshooting, storage/file management, all network resources
administration, email administration, and regular backups. The Systems
Administrator will also assist in assessing and identifying all appropriate
software and hardware applications to be integrated into UCU’s infrastructure
and make recommendations for implementation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • The incumbent will administer active
    directory, preferably Open LDAP
  • Update and maintain network servers such as
    file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Administer enterprise mail servers in
    Open-source environment (Linux/UNIX)
  • Responsible for the maintenance of IP
    services like DNS, Web servers, Internet Gateways, all based on Linux/UNIX
  • Support LANs, WANs, network segments,
    Internet, and intranet systems.
  • Ensure that the design of all systems allows
    all components to work properly together.
  • Ensure efficiency and availability of all
    Management Information Systems.
  • Maintain network and system security as well
    as perform security updates and patches.
  • Perform any other official duties as may be
    assigned by the Manager University ICT Services
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate for the UCU Systems
    Administrator job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
    Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized
    institute of higher.
  • At least two (2) years of work experience in
    a busy environment.
  • Professional certifications in MCSE, CCNA
    will be an added advantage.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP
    networking is an added advantage
  • Prior experience in thin client computing and
    Virtualization are key
  • Previous exposure and experience in setting
    up and administering digital library services is key
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of
    Windows Server administration
  • Broad knowledge of VoIP functionality is an
    added advantage
  • The applicant must be a mature and 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 (Academic, Leadership, Pastoral) references. Please remember to attach
two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts to:
The
Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda
Christian University,
Pilkington
Building,
P.O
Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
Deadline: 22nd July 2016 by 5:00 pm
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