The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa’s high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.

Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a MSc. Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution plus five (5) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF) OR a BSc in any of the above areas with Seven (7) years experience at the level of Senior ICT Officer Grade 8/9/10 (DEF). In addition, must have at least three (3) years of experience as System Administrator in a corporate environment, at least one (1) year’s team management experience and have a recognized professional certification in Networking or System Administration.
• Possess the following: technical skills in both system administrations on diverse platforms and in Internet and E-mail service provision, good diagnostic skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To assist in the design, implementation and administration of Internet & E-mail Server Systems and services in line with established University’s policies, standards and procedures
• To install, configure, optimize and maintain Internet and E-mail Servers and services.
• To manage Internet and E-mail services.
• To assist in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of service usage policies and standards.
• To design, implement and manage Internet and Email security systems and procedures.
• To monitor and fine-tune the performance of Internet and Email servers and server processes.
• To identify tools, services and facility requirements and advice on their procurement.
• To design, implement and manage server backup procedures.
• To perform other duties assigned by the Manager (Data Centre).