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Job Title:   ICT Systems Administrator    

Organisation: Kenchic Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Kenchic is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company’s main activity was the production of broiler and layer day old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company’s Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages.

Job Summary:  As the ICT Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for the maintenance and management of Kenchic Uganda’s network and systems infrastructure. This role ensures that all computer hardware and software elements are running optimally, securely, are backed up, and available when required

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement system administration plans in accordance with Kenchic’s information technology needs.
• Manage network and communication systems performance, including LAN/WAN, VPNs, and Wi-Fi networks, to meet set requirements and recommend continuous improvements.
• Oversee the database infrastructure and systems development, ensuring seamless integration of new systems with existing ones, utilizing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Implement IT policies and procedures related to ICT infrastructure, including security, disaster recovery, business continuity, backup management, and control structures, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards.
• Configure, maintain, and upgrade computers, servers, automation equipment, systems, and related hardware/software, including virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-VI and cloud services (AWS, Azure).
• Stay current with the latest technologies, such as loT, Al, and machine learning, and determine which new technology solutions and implementations will meet business and system requirements.
• Continuously review ICT policies to ensure compliance with industry best practices and existing laws, including GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.
• Maintain constant consultation with all technology-based service providers, including managed service providers (MSPs) and third-party vendors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Professional qualifications in CCNA, MCSE, Virtualization (e.g., VMware Certified Professional), and cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator).
• At least five years of experience in a comparable position, with experience in network administration, system administration, and database management.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should Email their updated CVs and  relevant documents to hr@kenchic.com with the subject “KENCHIC UGANDA – ICT ADMINISTRATOR”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Only Ugandan nationals or persons eligible to work in Uganda can apply.

Deadline: 18th June 2024

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