Systems Engineer VAS - Safaricom

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Safaricom Business Technical department within the Technical Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Systems Engineer VAS
Ref: TECHNICAL_SEV_MAY 2010
Reporting to the Senior Manager-IP Services and Solutions the holder of the position will be responsible for research, planning, designing, testing and introduction of Fixed Data Value Added Services.
Key Responsibilities

• Research on new technologies such as virtualization, cloud computing etc and develop viable products to take to market;
• Participate in cross functional teams for development of data products;
• Production systems design to ensure selection of appropriate technology resources and integration of multiple systems and technologies;
• Prepare detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processes;
• Plan, develop, and implement security policies across multiple platforms;
• Direct and manage system project development from beginning to end;
• Participate in the product definition and use case testing;

Minimum requirements

• B.Sc Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Computer Engineering;
• 3+ years experience in managing UNIX-centric Server based systems in ISP/Telecoms environment;
• CCNA/CCDA/MSCE desired;
• Strong experience in designing and implementing of complex systems;
• Strong working knowledge of scripting technologies e.g. Perl/Shell/Python;
• Excellent in technical project management;

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 17th May 2010.
The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition
Safaricom Ltd
Nairobi
Via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

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