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Job Title:        Network and Systems Administrator
Organisation: Hofokam Ltd
Duty Station: Head Office, Fort Portal, Uganda
Reports to: ICT Manager
About Us:
Hofokam
Ltd is one of the largest micro-finance institutions operating in western
Uganda with its head office at Fort Portal. Its vision is to economically
empower households in Uganda. Hofokam’s mission is to provide quality financial
services, information and technical training to the economically active poor so
as to realize their full potential.
Job Summary: The Network and Systems Administrator will provide
ICT functions and
Services
to Management and staff in line with the Hofokam’s policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Designs the administration processes and
    maintenance of the Active Directory / Microsoft Exchange / Unified
    Messaging systems.
  • The jobholder plans and coordinates the
    installation of new releases and system software.
  • Installs and tests new system software
    releases and place them in production mode after successful testing.
  • The incumbent will develop and operate
    Storage (SAN, NAS), backup and disaster recovery plans, and an enterprise
    antivirus / patch management infrastructure.
  • Researches and evaluates information
    technology hardware and software system requirements; configures.
  • Installs and maintains server hardware and
    software where applicable,recommends, implements, and ensures systems
    security.
  • Provides tier/layer three operational support
    as needed.
  • Develops and maintains physical and virtual
    server provisioning.
  • Mentor, train and support other staff in the
    basic use of the system software application.
  • Keenly monitor WAN, LAN and Internet usage to
    ensure network regularity.
  • Prepares systems documentations in accordance
    to existing ICT standards and policy manuals.
  • Performs any other related duties as
    assigned.
  • Operating, installing, maintaining,
    configuring, and troubleshooting a variety of highly technical computers,
    servers and peripherals;
  • Manages time, communicates clearly and
    concisely to both internal and external clients.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The Network and Systems Administrator should
    preferably hold a Degree in IT/Software Engineering or Computer Science
    from reputable institution of higher Learning.
  • Professional certifications i.e. CCNP, CCNA, Microsoft
    certifications are an added advantage
  • At least two years’ experience in network or
    infrastructure administration or support.
  • Broad working knowledge in DNS, DHCP, SMTP
    and other core protocols.
  • Knowledge in setting up Active Directory in
    Windows Server 2012 & Desktop.
  • Skills in written and spoken English;
  • Possesses positive and professional outlook,
    problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • This opportunity requires someone with
    maximum integrity
  • Excellent analytical skills and flexibility
    in accepting tasks and assignments
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send their
applications with copies of academic and professional certificates, an updated
CV, postal address, day time telephone contact, names and details of at least
three (3) referees to;
The
Human Resource Manager,
Hofokam
Ltd,
P.O.
Box 228 Fort Portal. Uganda
Email to: info@hofokam.co.ug
Deadline: 15th May, 2016

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