Monday, June 4, 2012

TULLOW OIL IT INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST JOB IN KENYA

We are an international oil & gas company with operations in Africa, Europe, South Asia & South America. Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on. As the company prepares for further exploration and appraisal activities, Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint several new positions:

IT INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYST

This role exists to be part of a global infrastructure team operating and maintaining local and remote infrastructure services. The person will serve as a technical expert providing support to desktop Support Analysts, testing, operating and maintaining Tullow Kenya’s IT infrastructure.

This position will be responsible for:

Delivery of a measured infrastructure service against an agreed internal SLA/OLA;

Taking ownership of the infrastructure in the respective location and executing and maintaining enhancements to the environment. This will be achieved through a structured approach to change control. This will also apply to any remote locations where Tullow Kenya have ownership of equipment;
Working within the overall global infrastructure team to achieve a high level of service and up-time for all infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years specific experience and professional accreditation in Windows Server (e.g. to MCSE level) including Windows 2003/2008 Group Policies (GPOs) – design and implementation; Exchange 2007; Windows scripting (VBS or otherwise) – including logon scripts; Registry management; Base metal server builds and subsequent maintenance.

Experience with Citrix and VM Ware would be advantageous.

In addition, the individual should have a thorough understanding of networks (LAN and WAN), switches, security protocols and firewalls.

CISCO experience is preferred, whilst CCNA or equivalent is not essential.

Education requirements are MCSE qualification with demonstrable time spent supporting Windows servers, networks and infrastructure systems. ITIL foundation course and above or demonstrated working within an ITIL environment preferable.


How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, valid email address, and the names and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

Adept Systems
Management Consultants
Off Muthithi Road, Tausi Court, 3rd Floor
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100

e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Closing date: Wednesday 13th June 2012