Fresher Network and Systems Assistant Job Opportunities – Sanlam Uganda 

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Job Title:   Network and Systems Assistant   

Organisation: Sanlam Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head Of IT

 

About US:

Sanlam is a South African financial services group headquartered in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. Sanlam is the largest insurance company in Africa.

 

Job Summary:  The Network and Systems Assistant is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, operations and security of the Sanlam network and information systems, including file servers, networked data storage, application software, data communication devices and disaster recovery utilities.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Network and Systems Administration

  • Install, configure and maintain servers, server operating systems, networked data storage, network application software and data communications devices.
  • Diagnose and resolve problems and concerns associated with implemented information systems, network software applications and peripheral devices reported by staff and administrative users.
  • Manage Enterprise firewalls, threat detection systems and Server farm infrastructure
  • Coordinate with Sanlam users to evaluate information system requirements and develop hardware/software solutions to provide required services.
  • Collaborate with the department staff to analyze, design, research equipment options and develop technical specifications for network topologies and configurations.

Maintenance and Asset Management

  • Maintain an accurate inventory of information system servers, data storage devices, and installed software; ensure that software license agreements are current and accurate in accordance with Sanlam policy.
  • Implement disaster recovery systems and develop procedures to ensure the reliability of institutional data resources and recovery in the event of a catastrophic event.

Information security and IT Governance

  • Implement, maintain, and update security measures to ensure the integrity of institutional data resources and prevent unauthorized access to network systems
  • Maintain operational, procedural and informational documentation for information systems, implemented security measures and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
  • Ensure network and systems uptime as per the SLA
  • Support critical business processes (Client Service, New Business, and Premium Administration)
  • Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
  • Acquire and maintain the requisite technical skills to perform systems management and network operations activities in support of business data processing and network communications.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or level or equivalent
  • Cisco Certification, MCSA, MCITP
  • Two years of experience in an IT environment
  • Firewall Management and Domain level management
  • Server Management and networking
  • First level support
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Highly proactive and motivated

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications to: hr@sanlam.co.ug

 

Deadline: Friday 28th January 2022

 

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