Entry Level Network Administrator IT Jobs – Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Job Title: Network Administrator
Organisation: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
Reports to: Technical Manager
About US:
Uganda Christian University was founded when the historic Bishop Tucker Theological College was promoted as a university in 1997. Bishop Tucker Theological College trained clergy and educators during its 84-year history from 1913-1997. The local chief, Hamu Mukasa, granted land for the college to operate in Mukono. International partnerships were part of the College’s missionary history. The Church Mission Society teamed with Ugandan leaders and others to assure the College had the necessary intellectual and other capital. By the late 1990s, the Church of Uganda sought to have a broader impact on society through the higher education – not only of clergy but of other professionals as well. Uganda Christian University was established in 1997.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure optimum operation of the UCU network infrastructure including the main campus data and voice network, the UCU Network Operating Centre (NOC), Network Backbone, all Local Area Networks (LANs) at UCU, Regional Colleges and Study Centers.
- To ensure reliable, adequate and cost-effective interconnection (voice and data) between the UCU main campus and other study centers.
- Ensure very reliable and stable functioning of the Network Operating Center (NOC) at UCU main campus.
- To be responsible for all technical work relating to UCU Wide-Area Network (WAN) operation and related equipment.
- To ensure the efficient access to the Internet at all times for all campus.
- To keep track of all technology developments relevant to all components of a modern WAN and to regularly provide the Director of UIS with information and advice on such changes for effective planning and decision making.
- To liaise with service providers on the technical aspect of the services they provide to the University and advise the Technical Manager where necessary.
- To prepare a monthly report on infrastructure activities to the Technical Manager
- To carry out any other work as assigned by lawful University authorities from time to time.
- Install, configure, maintain/administer network Equipment largely Cisco
- Maintains proper documentation of Network Structure, Network Assets, Network problems and resolution for future reference.
- Monitors Network performance and implements performance tuning.
- Provide periodic updates on the state of the Network to the Technical Manager.
- Perform any other official duties assigned by the line supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Network Administrator must hold a good Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Information Technology from a recognized institution of higher learning.
- At least two years of experience working with Networks in a reputable organization preferably University or any other institution of higher learning.
- Extensive knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment (network switching and routing equipment, wireless networking equipment, network-data handling equipment, or any other Network transmission media).
- Should have a good knowledge of Linux/Unix operating system.
- Should posses’ ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
- Should have the skills needed to identify and resolve computer system malfunction and operational problems and be able to coordinate with other technical and non-technical team members.
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vita and three references. Please attach copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts on each application. Send to:
The Manager, Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono, Uganda
Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug
NB: All online applications must be sent in one PDF attachment.
Deadline: 25th June 2018 by 5:00 pm
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