Job vacancy Systems Administrator 2

Kingston

OrganisationeGov Jamaica LimitedReferenceVAC-48729Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesInformation & Communication TechnologyLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$4.59 million per annumDate Posted01/03/2024Expiry Date12/03/2024System Administrator 2 develops and enhances computer operating and middleware systems, integrates OS, middleware, and applications, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient environments.

 

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Manager, Systems Management & Services, the role of the System Administrator 2, is to develop and enhance Computer Operating and Middleware Systems; ensure the integration of operating systems, middleware and applications; utilize OS and Middleware technologies that may enhance the overall IT solution. Also, assist in providing the users of the Company’s computing processes with an environment that is secure, reliable and efficient and ensure that the relevant standards and best practices are adhered to in all system design, configuration and implementation. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategies to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of service by the Technical Services Department; 
• Provides guidance to Level I Administrators to ensure deliverables and activities are done in accordance with the Company’s standards and guidelines; 
• Collaborates with the relevant Managers and the Senior System Administrators in the development of the Unit’s Operational and Work Plans; 
• Liaises with the internal and external customers on matters relating to the job;
• Reviews and provides expert advice on technical documents developed by the System Administration Unit;
• Monitors and manages the implementation activities of the vendor; 
• Directs the work of external parties in conformance with the Company's guidelines and methodologies; 
• Monitors and document relevant environment statistics using available tools;
• Tracks and analyses resource utilization for capacity planning; 
• Ensures that security levels are adhered to based on security policy and guidelines;
• Ensures system performance to the levels of services requested by our clients;
• Ensures OS and Middleware availability for application systems. 

Technical/Professional 

• Designs, develops and implements safe, effective and reliable OS and middleware solutions to the levels of service requested by our clients; 
• Identifies and implements industry standards, best practices and emerging technologies to manage and monitor access to and use of the computing environment;
• Advises the relevant Manager and the Senior System Administrator on the technical specification, security and access protocols of devices and sub-systems to be included in the computing environment; 
• Liaises with vendors of various Information Technology Systems in determining technologies and their suitability; 
• Liaises with contractors for the proper installation and servicing of OS and Middleware Systems; 
• Develops prototypes of solutions for assessment; 
• Conducts research on technology trends and submits reports and recommendations on significant findings for follow-up evaluation; 
• Collaborates with Departments in developing and maintaining system requirements that determine the ultimate deliverables; 
• Analyzes user requirements;. 
• Researches technologies best suited to provide the total integrated solution to meet the customer’s business need. 
• Tests OS and Middleware Systems to ensure that a quality solution is accepted.
• Makes relevant recommendations & configuration changes for system improvement.
• Assists in the technical evaluation of Tenders/Bids from vendors/contractors for the supply and/or installation of products and/or services for the clients of the company or the Company itself. 
• Analyzes the overall system specifications and how they may impact on given computing environment infrastructures. 
• Implements and tests backup and recovery procedures for the various technologies under management. 
• Performs any other related job enrichment duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgement. 
• Good teamwork and presentation skills. 
• Good planning & organizing Skills 
• Logical/Analytical reasoning abilities. 
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills. 

Technical: 

• Understanding of the administration of three-tier system architecture 
• Exposure to network and systems management 
• Exposure to OS and Middleware design, configuration and maintenance
• Server Administration 
• Service Administration 
• Knowledge of Procurement 
• Capacity Planning 
• Knowledge Transfer 
• Innovation

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution. 
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience. 
• A minimum of two (2) years experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2008 or later and/or Linux Servers. 
• Certification in the following would be an asset: 
  • MCSA/MCSE (Server 2008 or later) 
  • RHCSA or Linux+ 
  • VCP (VMWare Datacenter Virtualization and/or Cloud Management and Automation). 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

2 Jun, 2024 (36 days left)