Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda
(NITA-U)
(NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Data Centre Manager
About US:
The
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a
statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act,
2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology
Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development
within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision
as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where
social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was established as a
statutory body under the National Information Technology Authority, Uganda Act,
2009 as one of the key players in the Information and Communications Technology
Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and monitor IT development
within the context of national social and economic development, with a vision
as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally competitive Uganda where
social transformation and economic development is supported through IT enabled
services.”
Job Summary: The Systems Administrator – Data Centre
Applications will be charged with the configuration and maintenance of the
Government collaboration software and related services that will be implemented
in the Primary Data Centre
Applications will be charged with the configuration and maintenance of the
Government collaboration software and related services that will be implemented
in the Primary Data Centre
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of the management of all hardware,
applications, services and operating systems in the Data Centre. - Responsible for the design and acquisition of
tools to proactively identify errors, ensuring efficient and effective use
of resources. - In charge of the development of application
policies and procedures; monitoring compliance of these. - Ensure that server operating systems, storage
systems and applications are up to date with the latest patches and
antivirus updates. - In charge of the implementation, integration
and support of Data Centre Applications, storage Systems and other
platforms.eg cloud and virtualisation platforms. - Monitor 24‐hour
Data Centre operations to ensure that the Data Centre facilities are
always operational without any disruptions. - Ensures provision of internet bandwidth to
MDAs from the Data Centre - Conducts physical periodic inspections of the
Data Centre environment and equipment, maintaining required
records/documentation. - Regularly monitor of the LAN/WAN infrastructure
that will be integrated with the Primary Data Centre infrastructure. - Ensure policies, standards and documentation
procedures related to Data Centre operation procedures are adhered too. - In charge of the implementation of Disaster
Recovery Plans. - Perform any other duties, which may be
assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Systems
Administrator – Data Centre Applications job placement should hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology,
or Telecommunications Engineering; - Professional certifications such as MCSE,
MCSA, CCNA, etc., will be an added advantage. - At least three years’ experience in the
design, implementation and management of Data Centres in a large
enterprise. - Previous exposure and experience with
virtualisation and cloud computing platforms will be an added advantage - Demonstrated project management skills
- Proven ability to work on own initiative as
well as in a team; - Capacity to establish credibility, and trust
and partnership. - Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent communication and report writing
skills. - Be a person of integrity and honesty
How to Apply:
All
candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right
personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right
personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
The
Executive Director,
Executive Director,
National
Information Technology
Information Technology
Authority
– UGANDA (NITA-U),
– UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm
Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O.
Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel:
0417 801 038
0417 801 038
Or
via email: [email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
via email: [email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants
must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
must also submit with their application verifiable evidence supporting previous
relevant appointments such as appointment letters and employment contracts.
Deadline: 21st August 2017
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