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

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Job Specifications (Applicants shall have)

• Either a BSc Degree OR a higher diploma in either Computer Science or Information Systems or an equivalent qualifications from a recognized learning institution plus five (5) years experience at the level of ICT Officer grade ABC. In addition, must have at least one (1) year experience in Internet services provision in a corporate environment.
• Must Possess the following: technical skills in system administration on diverse platforms; technical skills in Internet and E-mail service provision; good diagnostic skills and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and responsibilities:

• To assist in the implementation and administration of Server Systems, Internet and E-mail
• 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 assist in the management of Internet and E-mail services.
• To assist in the implementation and enforcement of service usage policies and standards.
• To 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 Deputy Director (Data Centre & Network Services)