Terms of reference for the recruitment of Linux System Administrator Engineers
1. Background
Rwanda Development Board/Rwanda Information Technology Authority (RDB/RITA) is a government institution established by an act of parliament, with a specific purpose to articulate, catalyze, and facilitate the implementation of national ICT policies, strategies and plans, as outlined in the National Infor¬mation and Communication Infrastructure Policy and Plan (NICI).
In order to implement NICI pillar number Three "Infrastructure, Equipment and Content" sub project, RDB/RITA is in the process of building the National Data Center (NDC). The NDC core mission will be to provide an industry standard hosting environment for government and Public Sector Orga¬nizations hardware and applications.
This data centre is to be a national resource that enables secure government data hosting and it will facilitate easy data exchange between different users.
RDB/RITA now wishes to recruit Two (2) Linux System Administrator Engineers who will support system administration tasks in its data center.
2. Job Title: Linux System Administrator Engineer
3. Location: Based at RITA headquarters Telecom House (Kacyiru)
4. Scope of work
The scope of work of the Linux System Administrator engineer will be the following:
- Support data center system administration related operations that will ensure the best delivery of services;
- Support disaster recovery and ensure business continuity of critical applications and services hosted at its premises;
- Support the implementation of data and systems security policy;
- Support the implementation of e-government related projects including unified communications (Voice, video and Data) and Unified messaging.
- Perform proper operating procedure documentation for all system configurations and administration tasks;
The System Administrator Engineer will report to the Director of the National Data Center.
6. Terms and conditions of appointment:
The post is on performance contract for a probation period of 6 months. After that, the System administrator Engineer shall be awarded a full time contract with in RITA terms and conditions of appointment.
7. Key responsibilities
The key functions of the Linux System Administrator Technical Engineer will
be the following:
- Maintaining major multi-user computer systems, including the servers and store management, management and high availability of network services and applications (Web services, File services, domain name services, mail services, directory services, database services, FTP services, etc)
- Adding and configuring new servers and install system-wide software
- Responsible of the Data Center servers management including server monitoring, server usage optimization and server security
- Analyze and resolve faults, whether it is a major system crash or a forgotten password
- Responsible of Back-up and recovery of critical servers, user stored data and network services
- Implements Disaster Recovery strategies in the network
- Setting up user accounts
- Allocating mass storage spaces
- Ensuring security policy is enforced
- Server, service and application hosting for internal and external customers
- Ensuring a proper license utilization
- Ensure the management and high availability of managed services and applications
- Ensure the Management and design of server security, hosting and monitoring.
- Any other function assigned by the team leader.
- National and international candidates are encouraged to apply,
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, IT or in related field
- An extensive experience in Linux operating system; RHCE level certification is an advantage;
- At least 3 years of practical experience in the Linux System Administration field.
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP networks, LAN/WAN systems, VLANs as well as troubleshooting skills with Cisco routers and switches;
- Experience with the usage of security systems as well as open source system administration tools and scripting languages.
- Strong troubleshooting, decision-making and problem-solving skills Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- Must have excellent customer service, time management and project management skills;
- Good ability to work as part of a team.
- Fluency in English.
Interested candidates, who meet the conditions herein, should submit their written application accompanied with a comprehensive CV, notified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, cover letter clearly identifying how they meet the requirements of the posts to:
Deputy CEO RDB/RITA
2nd Floor, Rwanda Development Board Building
Gishushu, Nyarutarama
BP 7229
Kigali - Rwanda.
Email: rita@rwanda1.com or info@rita.rw
Fax:250-0252583222
Notes:
- Deadline of submission is 17 April 2009 at 10.30 am
- Soft copies of the application letter should also be emailed to: info@rita.rw
