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Position Title:Head Infrastructure
Organization:Uganda Christian University,Jobs Vacancy in Uganda,
Primary Location:Mukono
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Code: HR024
Category: Administrative
Department: University ICT Services
Pay Rate: CU6
Closing On: Friday, 30th May 2014
Purpose of the job:
The Head Infrastructure will be responsible for the overall coordination
and supervision of all technical activities relating to the efficient operation
of the UCU network by other technical staff and service providers. S/he will
supervise the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the University network
infrastructure, both voice and data.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
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To ensure optimum operation of
the UCU network infrastructure that includes the Main Campus data and voice
network, the UCU Network Operating Centre, all Local Area Networks (LANs) at
UCU and its remote campuses and other teaching points in Kampala, Kabale, Mbale
and any others that will be set up.
·
To ensure reliable, adequate and
cost-effective interconnection (voice and data) between the UCU Main campus and
other study centers.
·
To ensure reliable and stable
functioning of the Network Operating Center (NOC) at UCU main campus.
·
To be responsible for all
technical work relating to the UCU Wide-Area Network (WAN) operation and
related equipment.
·
To ensure efficient access to the
Internet at all times
·
To keep track of all technology
developments relevant to all components of a modern WAN and to regularly
provide the Director, University ICT Service with information and advice on
such changes for effective planning and decision making.
·
To coordinate and supervise all
technical activities relating to the efficient operation of the UCU network by
other technical staff and service providers.
·
To liaise with service providers
on the technical aspect of the services they provide to the university and
advise the Technical Manager appropriately.
·
To prepare a monthly report on
infrastructure activities to the Technical Manager.
·
To maintain proper documentation
of Network Structure, Network Assets, Network problems and resolution for
future reference.
·
To monitor Network performance
and implement performance tuning.
·
Provide periodic updates on the
state of the Network to the Technical Manager.
·
To carry out any other work as
assigned by the Director, University ICT Service and/or Technical Manager.
Install, configure and administer
network services, all based on Open Source technologies
Install, configure, maintain
network Equipment (mainly Cisco).
Preferred Skills:
Qualifications and experience:
·
A Masters degree in Data
Communications or certification in either MCSA or MCSE
·
Bachelor’s Degree in
Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or
Information Technology.
·
At least Four (4) years of
experience in a medium to large network environment.
·
Must have professional
certification in CCNA and/or CCNP
·
Hands-on experience with
networking equipment preferably Cisco and infrastructure installation.
Administrator-level skills in all
the following is essential:
Windows, Cisco Systems,
Juniper and Linux
Ability to demonstrate
proficiency in Novell or UNIX.
Proficiency with Networking Equipment:
·
Proficiency in dealing with
Layer III Switches, Routers and Ubiquiti Equipment
·
High-end Servers, Cabling,
Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN troubleshooting, TCP/IP, PPP, DNS, Virtualization,
Fiber Optics are essential
·
Good knowledge of TCP/UDP,
Latency, VoIP, QoS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, NHRP, ATM and MPLS will be an added
advantage.
·
Knowledge of fail-safe power
Systems will be an added advantage.
·
Must be a Committed Christian
Application Method
Send two (2) copies of
application letter together with and updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of
academic certificates, transcripts, names and contacts of (3) three referees
Two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts
Applications must be addressed
to:
The Director Human Resource &
Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
PO Box 4, Mukono
Deadline: 5.00p.m. Friday, 30th
May 2014
Only shortlisted applicants will
be contacted
