USIU Senior Infrastructure Administrator

Senior Infrastructure Administrator
 

Information & Communications Technology Division 

The United States International University is the leading international university in East and Central Africa catering to over 5000 students representing over 54 nationalities and with a global network of over 9000 alumni. USIU is committed to providing a quality, international education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU is seeking to recruit a qualified candidates for the position of Senior Infrastructure Administrator.

Job Purpose: To manage the effective implementation and maintenance of ICT infrastructure at the University.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain voice and data infrastructure across the university – LAN, Internet Access, Wi-Fi networks, VPN, NAC etc.
• Ensure communications infrastructure is adequately secured against internal and external attacks
• Ensure redundant links and devices operate efficiently in the event of a disaster
• Liaise with service providers to ensure 99% uptime and access to learning and research services hosted on campus
• Responsible for backup and disaster recovery of communications infrastructure systems and software
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures to streamline service delivery across the various equipment platforms the University runs
• Responsible for the effective operation of the datacenters on the campus
• In conjunction with the ICT Director, develop annual budgets for the section in line with the strategic plan
• Managing a team of infrastructure administrators to deliver projects on a timely and cost effective manner
• Ensuring the infrastructure team receive appropriate training to execute their duties effectively as technology changes

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in computer science, electrical engineering or other relevant course from an accredited university
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• At least three years’ experience maintaining a large 500+ node site

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

• Self-driven and innovative
• An attitude of problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A person of high personal integrity
• Attention to detail

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply. 

Interested applicants must provide current CVs, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by: Friday, February 1 2013

Head of Human Resources,
United States International University
P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya
 

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke
Website: www.usiu.ac.ke

USIU is an equal opportunity employer