To implement a secure and reliable network and ICT infrastructure in COMESA and COMESA Institutions to ensure reliable, fast and uninterrupted network and internet service.

B. MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Information and Communication Technology and the overall supervision of the Assistant Secretary General (Administration and Finance), the incumbent of the post will perform the following duties:

i. Install, configure and administer network devices (routers, switches and firewalls) to ensure full availability of the network and Internet access from all installed devices;
ii. Install, maintain and administer virtual server on a virtual environment (Hyper V and VMware) and cloud;

iii. Maintain, configure and monitor Antivirus, Exchange server, DNS, Active Directory and other services;

iv. Configure servers and storage infrastructure including systems and applications software, hardware. (Servers are currently running on Windows and Linux);

v. Undertake backup and disaster recovery solution to protect data from loss and ensure high uptime;

vi. Coordinate, plan and implement proper (Physical and logical) security measures in order to protect and secure data, software, and hardware;

vii. Implement communication mechanisms using audio and video with a good awareness of VoIP and videoconferencing facility;

viii. Negotiate contractor labour and materials vendor contracts and strong project management skills;

ix. Control the overall data center environment, such as power, cooling and the fire protection system, including proper cable management using different monitoring methods to protect network and ICT infrastructure from any physical damage;

x. Support users in the use of PCs, network access, software and hardware, using appropriate Held Desk software;

xi. Manage the performance management process in the section to ensure achievement of the divisional objectives supporting the COMESA strategy; and Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

C. MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

i. Bachelor’s degree in the following fields:- Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering

ii. A Postgraduate qualification in any of the above fields would be an added advantage.

D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in IT and a similar environment at the national or international level.

E. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CCNA Security is desirable.

F. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
Specialized knowledge in any of the following areas;
i. In depth knowledge of Networking
ii. In depth knowledge of Server and storage management
iii. knowledge and practical experience on virtualization (Hyper V- VMware)
iv. Detailed knowledge of physical and logical security
v. Good experience in Exchanges server administration; and
vi. Knowledge and experience in cloud environment

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