KEFRI ICT Technologist III (Network Administrator)

Job Description

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.The Institute wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self driven person to fill the vacant position below:

 

ICT Technologist III (Network Administrator) 

JG: RF6

1 Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Network Administrator to maintain a stable network environment.

Conduct daily backups of network files and test on a regular basis.

Initiate virus detection policies and procedures.

Assist in implementing, supervising and testing the Institute‟s Disaster Recovery Plan.

Provide internal office support for office software applications and validate licensing.

Assist in coordinating maintenance of Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and other hardware with vendors.

Manage Storage Area Network, Network Attached Devices and Direct Attached Devices.

Assist in regularly evaluating network resources and implementing improvements.

Requirements for Appointment

At least 3 years‟ experience working with Local Area Networks, E-mail services on Novell GroupWise/Windows 2003/2008 networks in a Windows environment and/or Novell/Windows NT professional certification.

Diploma in Information Technology, computer science, Business and IT (BIT) or information systems from a recognized Institution.

A professional certification from Novell or Microsoft in network software is considered desirable (CCNA or CompTia N+).

Linux Administration (CompTIA Linux+ or SUSE Certified Linux Administrator or LPIC-1: Linux Server Professional Certification or equivalent)

Ability to carry network equipment.

How to Apply

Interested persons should send their applications and attach their curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Friday, 5th June 2015.Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelop.

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-

The Director, 

Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 

P.O Box 20412-00200, 

City Square, Nairobi,

KenyaKindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 CERTIFIED