Kenyan government Jobs:CMA Systems Network & Security Administrator 2015

CMA Systems Network & Security Administrator 2015

The Capital Markets Authority is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya.
The Authority invites applications from dynamic, goal-oriented, high performers, with strong problem-solving skills, for the following position:

Systems Network & Security Administrator
Ref: HCA/SNSA/2/2015
1 Position

Reporting to Assistant Manager ICT, the selected candidate will be:

• Administering, configuring and ensuring Network Connectivity of all users and IT resources to the organizational network.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of Network infrastructure, resources, maintenance, operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ensuring proper backing up of organizational data.
• Ensuring all important data is included in the scheduled backups.
• Coordinating and strictly enforcing the implementation of data backup procedures.
• Performing routine backup restorations to verify backup is operational
• Modifying backup schedule as required to ensure all important data is fully backed up at all times.
• Administering Disaster Recovery Processes.
• Implementing Network Security measures to protect information, software and hardware
• Monitoring Network Access and Use.
• Ensuring Anti-virus software is up to date, and provide solutions in case of virus attacks.
• Providing monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations.
• Researching and providing advice on emerging trends in the ICT industry and recommend new equipment and services for the Authority
• Implementing and documenting Network and Security Changes, checks, problems, incidents
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving user software, hardware issues, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Implementing and maintaining a master console to perform monitoring of Network and Computer systems critical functions.
• Proposing and implementing system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the systems managed by the Authority.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Qualification:

• At least an upper second honours degree in Computer Science or IT related disciplines from a reputable institution.
• A recognized certification in network management and security will be preferred.
• Experience:
• 2 years’ experience managing computer networks in a reputable organization.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Extensive experience in hardware and software support and management.
• Ability to integrate and converge modern technologies.
• Ability to think on the spot and creatively provide solutions to IT problems.
• Attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Great Interpersonal skills.
• Unquestionable Ethics, Integrity and Professionalism

How to Apply

If your background, experience and competence match the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position you are interested in, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:

The Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
UpperHill, Longonot Rd
3rd Floor, Embankment Plaza,
P. O Box 74800 – 00200,
Nairobi

Applications should be received on or before May14, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.