Directorate: Information Communication Technology
Position: Network Administration Manager
Ref: NCWSC2012-007
Location: Headquarters-Kampala Road Industrial Area
Grade: 3
Reporting to: ICT Director
Supervises: Network Administration Coordinators and Officers
Broad Role:
To be charged with the responsibility of managing the company’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) functions i.e. Network maintenance, recovery, topology, security and availability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Install, administer and configure
network servers, workstations, and remote access wireless equipments
Maintain network and workstation hardware and software
Monitor network to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability
To supervise other network support technicians and plan, co-ordinate, and implement network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users
To manage performance tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of the network resources
Analyze user support statistics and other data and recommend appropriate measures
Maintain the operating system and security software utilized on the network, including the addition of new users to the network and establishment of rights and privileges
Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations
Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures
Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability
Document network problems and resolutions for future reference
Participate in designing, setting up, implementing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science /Management Information Systems /Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a busy networking environment 3 of which should be at management level
Prove of experience in network system design, development methods and techniques.
Required Skills and Competencies
Extensive knowledge of computer network system engineering (Preferably MCSE)
Considerable knowledge of capabilities, utilization, and limitations of data processing equipment
Good knowledge of standard computer languages and operating systems, including AIX or UNIX
Good knowledge of VPN, IP addressing and TCP/IP networking (including networking technology such as CCNP)
Broad knowledge of network management practices and procedures
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.
The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya
or dropped at
The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.
Position: Network Administration Manager
Ref: NCWSC2012-007
Location: Headquarters-Kampala Road Industrial Area
Grade: 3
Reporting to: ICT Director
Supervises: Network Administration Coordinators and Officers
Broad Role:
To be charged with the responsibility of managing the company’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) functions i.e. Network maintenance, recovery, topology, security and availability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Install, administer and configure
network servers, workstations, and remote access wireless equipments
Maintain network and workstation hardware and software
Monitor network to ensure availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability
To supervise other network support technicians and plan, co-ordinate, and implement network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users
To manage performance tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of the network resources
Analyze user support statistics and other data and recommend appropriate measures
Maintain the operating system and security software utilized on the network, including the addition of new users to the network and establishment of rights and privileges
Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations
Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures
Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability
Document network problems and resolutions for future reference
Participate in designing, setting up, implementing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery installations.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer science /Management Information Systems /Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years experience in a busy networking environment 3 of which should be at management level
Prove of experience in network system design, development methods and techniques.
Required Skills and Competencies
Extensive knowledge of computer network system engineering (Preferably MCSE)
Considerable knowledge of capabilities, utilization, and limitations of data processing equipment
Good knowledge of standard computer languages and operating systems, including AIX or UNIX
Good knowledge of VPN, IP addressing and TCP/IP networking (including networking technology such as CCNP)
Broad knowledge of network management practices and procedures
Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements are encouraged to send their hard copy application with clear reference of the job code on the envelope, detailed CV, names and contact of 3 referees, one of whom must be a former employer, copies of certificates, testimonials, current telephone number and email address on or before March 5 , 2012 to the address indicated below.
The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya
or dropped at
The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.