EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Computer Management Assistant

The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Assistant.

Note: All applicants must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits allowing employment in country prior to applying for this position to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Manages LAN performance and maintains LAN Security. Installs, maintains and monitors the operation of the LAN. Evaluates vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with short and long term objectives. Recommends and implements LAN policies and standards, ensuring adherence to security procedures. Maintains contact with outside organizations in the maintenance, service and/or purchase of the LAN. Trains users of LAN operations and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical duties:

Service, Maintenance and Support Maintain DNS, NFS, DHCP, Back up, Scan mail, E-mail system, Web mail, SQL, FTP, Proxy and proprietary services for all staff clients. Ensure secure operation of all servers and services though the use of security and encryption tools such as SSH, SSL, IPSec and through extensive staff training and documentation. Provides desktop support for all office workstations, Monitors system logs and activity on all servers, Administrate, verifies and restore from backups. Replace defective hardware on clients and servers as necessary.

Accounts: Maintain integrity of staff accounts and data on the office file server. Perform recovery when possible. Perform maintenance on staff accounts. Add, remove and modify accounts as necessary. Manage security features to protect confidential information while allowing appropriate access. Create and maintain Mailman mailing lists and aliases.

Development: Research new technologies and present recommendations and justifications on major hardware and software purchases. Develop and test new servers and services, including writing scripts and patching existing source code.

Training and Communication:

Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings and monthly Programmer-technical Coordinator meetings. Write project proposals, design documents and extensive documentation in SGML format.

Log and report via email all changes to system software and configurations. Participate in discussion on the System Administrator mailing list. Provide training and opportunities for learning win2K systems to staff and professional staff.

Administrative duties:

Update and check corporate time regularly and update equipment inventory for tracking purposes. Assist in hiring and training for new systems administration. Troubleshoots networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. Ensure secure use and administration of system and client passwords, as well as individual and group information access rights.

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: College degree or host country academic equivalent, in the fields of computer science, information systems management or equivalent.

Prior experience: Minimum of three years of progressively more responsible work of a program, technical or administrative nature where emphasis is placed on analytical, judgmental and expository abilities with respect to the operation, management and utilization of computer systems .

Language proficiency: Level III (good working knowledge) in English and Kiswahili is required.

Knowledge: Must have knowledge of a range of computer networking systems and languages. Must have knowledge of available computing and/or network hardware and peripheral equipment; knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures and techniques; knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise and knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.

Skills and Abilities: Must possess good technical skills to trouble-shoot, diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems, thereby maximizing the capabilities of project computer resources. Must be able to explain complex computer and automation concepts to non-technical personnel. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain open communication when negotiating contracts and resolving systems issues and limitations with key officials and other project-associated persons and/or agencies. Must demonstrate cooperative working relationships with subordinates, staff and other project-associated persons and/or agencies. Must have ability to provide technical guidance and training to end users.

TO APPLY:

Applications outlining relevant qualifications, printed C.V. with names of three (3) references, any other documents (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above and your contact telephone number(s), e-mail, and/or mailing address. Application should be sent via post or dropped off at the Embassy main gate for the attention of:

Human Resources Section
American Embassy
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania

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