Systems Administrator

3 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

Overall Purpose Of The Position:

Reporting to the Systems Manager, the systems administrator will manage AAR Information Systems/ Applications and their support structures to ensure that the dependent business meets it objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the planning, scoping, selection, testing and roll-out of new systems/ applications and changes/enhancements to existing systems/ applications

  • Install/ provision and maintain server environments required for the smooth deployment and running of business systems.

  • Assist with the setup and configuration of system user accounts and permissions and offer first line of business system support to users

  • Work closely with other IT team members, users and vendors to identify and initiate business process improvements and actualization of the improved processes in AAR business systems.

  • Manage and monitor system performance and ensure the availability of critical services including ensuring that integration points are functioning as desired.

  • Assist the business intelligence team in developing from business reports to meet user and management information needs

  • Ensure that all reports are accurate and up-to-date in all sites at all times

  • Ensure that data integrity and security is maintained in all systems/ applications at all times

  • Ensure that all running systems (applications and databases versions) are up to date versions and that they are adequately patched

  • Develop and deploy IT-based business solution(s) to meet user requirements as per approved specifications

  • Providing systems and business process support to all system users in regional offices

  • Provide immediate reports of systems/ application risk areas that require mitigations

  • Perform regular system backups and ensure data integrity and recovery processes are in place including performing disaster recovery test operations as per IT disaster recovery plan

  • Provide monthly report of disaster recovery operations, in particular back-up logs

  • Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and AAR's information security policy and procedures at all times.

  • Perform regular audits and periodic vulnerability assessments; respond to and mitigate security incidents and breaches.

  • Generate and review reports on system performance, security incidents, and other relevant metrics.

    Experience, Education & Competencies
    • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

    • Certifications:

    • Database Administration Certification

    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent

    • 5 years practical experience in installation of IT systems, development of IT-based business solutions, database design, report writing and query generation, proficiency in the use of BI tools with in-depth knowledge of Systems/ Applications and Database management/ administration skills in the following areas;

    • Microsoft SQL Database administration

    • Microsoft SQL Reporting Services

    • Crystal Reports

    • Microsoft .NET

    • Web Services

    • Integration to Mobile Applications

    • Microsoft Windows and Linux Server Environments

    • Apache, Tomcat (added advantage)

    • Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

    • Experience in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

    • Good Inter -personal and communication skills

    • Decisive – able to react quickly and resolve issues

    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

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