Systems Administrator Job at Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Systems Administrator Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: November 27 2023

Hiring Organization: Uganda Christian University (UCU)

Job Details:

Uganda Christian University (UCU), a private institution founded in 1997 by the Province of the Church of Uganda, is dedicated through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to the preparation of students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions.

Responsibilities
• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies

Requirements and skills
• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)) is a plus

The skills usually needed to get a job as a technical manager are:
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and under your own initiative
• Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly
• Organisational and team leader skills
• Knowledge of process improvement and validation
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to your industry
• The ability to investigate and identify trends
• Technical skills

Application procedure

1. Send two (2) copies of an application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three references (Academic, Pastoral & Leadership).
2. Two (2) copies of CERTIFIED academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
3. Applications sent online should have all the attachments as ONE PDF document otherwise they will not be considered.
4. For online applications, please use the link: https://alpha.ucu.ac.ug/mis/jobs

Apply to:
The Director, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O. Box 4, Mukono
OR Email to jobs@ucu.ac.ug
All the attachments should be in ONE PDF document.
Deadline: 5:00pm Monday, 27th November 2023 Only short listed candidates will be contacted