Kenya Airways Systems Administrator Job Vacancy

Kenya Airways is truly the Pride of Africa. Our global network now reaches 50 destinations, 41 of which are spread across the Africa continent. With a modern fleet of 29 aircrafts, including four Boeing 777 series, makes us one the youngest fleets in Africa.

Kenya Airways opens a world of opportunity across the continent, creating sustainable development by connecting its people and businesses within Africa and around the world.

At Kenya Airways we believe our greatest asset is our people. When you join Kenya Airways we provide you with training and all the systems and tools you require to perform. And best of all, we provide an environment that enables each and every one of our employees to achieve their full potential.

Grade: H09

Brief Description

To Provide reliable, secure and readily available information systems (which include databases, operating systems, application systems and the supporting infrastructure) in consultation with systems vendors where necessary in order to ensure consistent and reliable IS Services.

Detailed Description
Implement and monitor system controls to ensure information integrityConfigure and monitor the performance of specific applications to ensure they operate to agreed performance levelsMaintain systems availability to meet customer SLAResolve all incidences and problems in consultation with the Systems Support Analyst and vendors Implement relevant technical system upgrades, patches and new installations and update the configuration database.Implement tools to enhance system performance, integrity and administration.Define and ensure integrity of the backups and restore processes in accordance with the disaster recovery policy.Provide technical support for application implementation projectsDocument known errors and resolution in the knowledge base Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Experience
University Graduate in IT or related fieldThree years experience in system administrationGood Oracle Database administration knowledge and skillsGood Unix/Linux administration knowledge and skills and/or Microsoft Certified System EngineerNetworking skillsBasic hardware knowledgeAnalytical SkillsCommunication skillsCustomer care skillsCompetencies
Result orientedSelf-motivatedInnovativeDrive and resilienceAdditional Details
Errors, vulnerabilities and attacksPerformance measures against SLASLA/ Contracts complianceDisaster Recovery Policy complianceSecurity policies complianceup-to-date Configuration database updatesUp-to-date knowledge base updatesHow to Apply

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Closing Date: 05-Nov-2010

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