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Position Title:Head Infrastructure
Duty Station: Mukono
Organization:Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Code: HR076
Department:University ICT Services
Category: Administrative
Pay Rate: CU6
Education: Graduate Degree
Application Deadline:Friday, 13th February 2015
Job Description:
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. He/She will
supervise the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of the University
network infrastructure, both voice and data.
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 remote campuses in Kampala, Kabale, Mbale and any others that will be
set up
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To ensure reliable, adequate and
cost-effective interconnection (voice and data) between the UCU Main campus and
other campuses
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To ensure reliable and stable
functioning of the Network Operating Center (NOC) at UCU main campus
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Install, configure and administer
network services, all based on Open Source technologies
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Install, configure, maintain
network Equipment (mainly Cisco)
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To be responsible for all
technical work relating to the UCU Wide-Area Network (WAN) operation and
related equipment
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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 Manager, 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
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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 official
duties as assigned by the Manager, University ICT Service and/or Technical
Manager.
Preferred Skills:
Experience and Key Competencies
At least Four (4) years proven
post Maters work experience in a medium to large network environment with
hands-on experience with networking equipment (preferably Cisco) and
infrastructure installation.
Must be self motivated
Administrator-level skills in all of the following are essential:
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Windows, Cisco Systems, Juniper
and Linux
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Ability to demonstrate
proficiency in Novell or UNIX
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Proficiency with Networking
Equipment:
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Proficiency in dealing with Layer
III Switches, Routers and Ubiquiti Equipment
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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
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Knowledge of fail-safe power
Systems will be an added advantage
·
Must be a committed practicing
Christian
Application method:
Send two (2) copies of an
application letter together with an updated Curriculum Vitae and three
references: Academic, leadership and Pastoral
Two (2) copies of academic and
professional certificates and transcripts
Mode of application:
To:
The Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Uganda Christian University
Pilkington Building
P.O Box 4, Mukono
Deadline: 5:00pm Friday, 13th February 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
