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Job Title:   System Administrator (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: PostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Senior Specialist Infrastructure Operations and Planning

About US:

PostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU), a government owned bank regulated by Bank of Uganda under the Financial Institutions Act, 2004. The bank focuses on being the market leader in advancing financial inclusion.

Job Summary:  The System Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the support, maintenance, and administration of the organization’s server and storage infrastructure, as well as end-user computer systems. Manage and optimize systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure high availability and optimal performance of mission-critical server compute resources on a daily basis.
• Implement cost-effective enterprise system virtualization platform to enhance efficiency and resource utilization.
• Install, modify, and maintain systems and utility software on server computer systems, ensuring smooth operation and compatibility.
• Design and implement automated network and system monitoring platforms with SMS and email event notifications to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Develop and document procedures for the installation and management of host computer operating systems, network operating systems, and other components to ensure consistency and standardization.
• Establish and enforce security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access, acts of nature, and user abuse.
• Create and maintain procedures, programs, and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and applications to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Design and implement host-based intrusion detection systems and enhanced logging platforms to strengthen server security and facilitate incident response.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the data centre and computer host systems, including hardware, software, and critical infrastructure such as air-conditioning, UPS, and fire protection systems.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements in systems administration and recommend innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• Certification Microsoft Active Directory, CISCO systems certification(s), Oracle Systems, Virtual Server technologies (e.g., VMWARE)
• ITIL Foundation training or certification, demonstrating knowledge of IT service management best practices.
• Two to four years of technical experience supporting Enterprise Infrastructure systems in medium to large organizations.
• Expertise in managing various operating systems, storage, virtualization, networking, and database technologies.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and a proactive approach
• Strong proficiency in managing Unix/Linux and Windows-based systems, including administration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience working with multiple storage and backup subsystems, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Broad knowledge of ICT infrastructure management and control techniques and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.

How to Apply:

Please send your application to hr@postbank.co.ug addressed to the Chief HR Officer and put the job you are applying for as the Subject (Strictly).

Note:

The following documents should accompany the application strictly online:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copies of academic documents
• Applicants address and day time telephone contacts
• Postal/email address and daytime telephone contact of three referees of good standing in society one of which should be your current Supervisor.

Deadline: 14^th July 2023 at 5.00pm

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