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• Maintaining regular backups of all NARO data stored on the LAN and
  WAN and ensuring that all designated systems are subject to a daily,
  weekly, monthly and annual electronic and media backup and restore regime.
• Ensuring safety and security of all computerized data, information,
  files and documents
• Ensuring internet availability and reliability, working with ISP to
  make sure that Internet services are working well and properly managed.
• Administering and maintaining institute systems and applications
  like Microsoft Dynamics Solomon, Research and Network management software
  among others and periodically document and furnish status reports to the
  systems administrator.
• Ensuring full operation of Active Directory Administration &
  security attributes, establishing directories, drive-mapping, configuring
  network printer & providing user access.
• Training staff on the use of the office intranet, network sharing,
  archive official documents/emails, and support in the implementation of
  the electronic archive of all documents.
• Troubleshooting and monitoring network problems: File Server
  Traffic, usage and performance, network security access and space usage,
  Virus detection, removal and prevention for all systems and follow up with
  staff for corrective measures
• Implementing and applying corporate NARO ICT policies, strategies
  and plans and ensure they are adhered to as guided by the systems
  administrator.
• Maintaining documentation of processes, procedures and
  troubleshooting guides including tracking service provider requests
  through to completion.
• Testing and verifying newly procured ICT equipment against approved
  quotations received from suppliers.
• Regular extending system support to all the PARIs as assigned by the
  Systems administrator.
• Coordinating efforts of content gathering and publication of
  Institutes’ electronic content onto NARO digital platforms.
• Regularly extending system support to all the PARIs as assigned by
  the Systems administrator.

• The ideal candidates for the National Agricultural Research
  Organisation (NARO) Assistant Systems Administrator job should hold a
  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business
  Computing or Information Technology with certification in CCNA and working
  experience of two years in a WAN environment.
• Must have the ability to manage demands with frequent changes or
  delays and able to work in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of together with the ability to administer
  Linux servers.
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals with CCNP certification
• Exhibit complete knowledge in Microsoft Dynamics Solomon, Terminal
  server services and Citrix Xen App platforms.
• Demonstrate ability with Ms project methodologies
• Possess scripting / automation knowledge in tools such as, PERL,
  AWK, shell scripting etc.
• Possess working knowledge of Web servers (Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic a
  plus).
• Age: Below 45 years

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