Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.

We are looking to hire a System Administrator to join the AHRI – ICT Team. If you're hard-working and dedicated, AHRI is a perfect place to grow your career. Apply now!

SUMMARY

The System Administrator’s role is to manage the institute computer software systems, servers, storage devices and network connections to ensure high availability and security of the supported institution applications. S/He also participates in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure system provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with institution goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ICT team leader may designate various other activities. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time, for any reason.

Operational Management

• Manage virtual and physical servers with Windows Server 2003 – 2012 R2.
• Manage Active Directory and Microsoft Office 365.
• Ensure the security of the server infrastructure by implementing industry best-practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Manage end user accounts, permissions, access rights, and storage allocations in accordance with best practices.
• Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and correct hardware and software issues on servers, and workstations. DRP. Escalate incidents as necessary.
• Practice server asset management, including maintenance of server component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware upgrades, patches and reconfigurations.\
• Develop required reports in response to management needs.
• Administering and support servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, personal digital assistants, smartphone’s, software deployment, security updates and patches.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors procedures for all server backups.
• Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks as needed.
• Build and deploy new servers on the network as needed.
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues.
• Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
• Manage vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure software products and services.
• Manage the physical environment of the server racks including cable management, documentation, labeling, and configuration of KVM switching for console and remote access.
• Provide user support.
•  Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field And 8 years of experience; OR
• MSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field And 6 years of experience
• 5+ years of proven system administration, network administration, system security or related experience\
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, Cisco, Cyber security or other network related fields are a plus
• Working knowledge of virtualization, VMWare, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Hands on experience on collaborative team work platforms and video conferencing tools is a plus

Other skills

• Strong documentation/reporting skills.
• Senior level analytical/troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple problems simultaneously
• Knowledge of hardware technology and concepts
• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from different levels and backgrounds

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through ethiojobs.net on or before December 3, 2020.

• A CV/resume (not more than 5 pages)
• A cover letter (not more than one page)
• A one/two pages table summarizing your educational background, work experiences, technical skills and competencies to facilitate the screening process

References: Please provide three references including their e-mail address.

No. Required: 02 (two)

Employment Type: One year contract period with possible extension based on performance and budget availability.