System Administrator
About Kenya Trade Network Agency
Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a state Agency under treasury that is mandated to facilitate cross border trade, Establish, manage and implement the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS). The overall objective of the National Electronic Single Window System Project is to facilitate international trade by reducing delays and lowering costs associated with clearance of goods at the Kenyan borders while maintaining the requisite controls and collection of levies, fees duties and taxes, where applicable on imports or exports.
Description
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and maintain enterprise servers, networks, and storage solutions.
Implement and enforce system policies and best practices.
Perform system updates, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting IT-related issues.
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance IT infrastructure and system efficiency.
Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulatory requirements.
Manage user accounts, access controls, and system permissions.
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for IT-related procurements and support.
Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the role.
Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in system administration.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proficiency in Windows and Linux server Operating Systems
Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and network administration.
Strong knowledge of Systems security best practices.
Professional certifications -Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Equivalent
Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution
