Systems Administrator
Oxford
University Press (OUP), the largest University Press ¡n the world, ¡s a
department of the
University of Oxford .
University of Oxford .
It
furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and
education by publishing worldwide.
OUP
EA Ltd, a market leader in Educational Publishing, seeks to recruit a Systems
Administrator who is energetic and results oriented.
Key Responsibilities
- Support
the running of the IT systems and infrastructure.
- Provide
IT support to users and identify and troubleshoot problems based on user
problem description.
- Maintain
systems backup, security and contingency plans to ensure continuity and
high availability of existing business systems.
- Research
and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for
system administration tasks.
- Support
users in the implementation of internal IT security policies and
procedures for the Company.
- Assist
¡n the coordination, development and deployment of IT systems and
infrastructure within the Company.
- Ensure
the stable operation of Business Systems and network connections.
- Develop
and write procedures for installation, use, and solving problems of
networks and communications hardware and software.
- Liaise
with external service providers to ensure maximum systems availability.
- Train
end users on the various applications to optimize utilization of IT
resources.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Degree
in Computer Science or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certificate.
- Cisco
Certified Networks Associate (CCNA) Certificate.
- 3
years systems administration experience ¡n a busy Microsoft environment.
- Experience
in WAN administration.
- Exposure
to SAP will be an added advantage.
- Positive
attitude and sound work ethics.
If
your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please send your
application and resume to hr@oxford.co.ke quoting the position title on the
subject of the email on or before Friday 30th November 2012.
Your
resume should include a working email address, daytime telephone contacts,
qualifications, experience, and names and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.