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Job Title:  Management Trainee – Data Centre (No Experience Jobs) 

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: System Administrator

About the Company:

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.

Job Summary: To assist in 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:

• Assist the System Administrator in the Management of all hardware, applications, services and operating systems in the Data Centre.
• Assist the System Administrator in the Design and acquisition of tools to proactively identify errors, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
• Assist the System Administrator in Tier 2/3 technical support for internal and external customers 24/7/365
• Assist the System Administrator in ensuring that server operating systems, storage systems and applications are up to date with the latest patches and antivirus updates.
• Monitor 24‐hour Data Centre operations to ensure that the Data Centre facilities are always operational without any disruptions.
• Undertake physical periodic inspections of the Data Centre environment and equipment, maintaining required records/documentation.
• Perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or Similar.

Experience

• At least 1 year’s working experience in an IT role.
• Experience in Data Centers, Cloud, Linux Servers, Windows Server, and Virtualization Administration is an added advantage.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of Active Directory, Windows or Linux.
• Personal Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Fast learner
• High level of integrity
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Organization and coordination skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Critical thinking and analysis skills

How to Apply:

All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.

The Executive Director,

National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),

Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)

P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda

Tel: 0417 801 038

via email: hr@nita.go.ug

Deadline: 11th September 2024 by 5:00pm

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