- Company: Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA)
- Location: Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – One (1) Position
Overall Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager – ICT. The System Administrator provides information technology services to the Authority.
The position holder will be responsible for the Pensions and Insurance Authority management applications, data and systems. Ensuring correct configuration, proactive monitoring, and problem resolution, providing advice and guidance and ensuring business continuity. Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role.
Specific Duties
- Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers and virtualization;
- Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes;
- Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems and assessing impact of issues;
- Provide documentation and technical specifications for ICT planning and implementing new or upgrades of IT infrastructure;
- Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures;
- Lead desktop and helpdesk support efforts, making sure all desktop applications, workstations, and related equipment problems are resolved in a timely manner with limited disruptions; and
- Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.
Requirements
- Full Grade 12 certificate with credit or better in Mathematics and English.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
- Advanced working Knowledge of Kubernetes.
- Excellent programming competence in two of these languages PHP, Python, JAVA, .NET, C#.
- In-depth knowledge of Domain Administration, database programming, Networking (LAN/WAN), Web Applications, Systems Security – Firewalls, Access Control, IDS/IPS.
- Ability to create Scripts in Python, Perl, Powershell or other language.
- CCNA/CCNP certification is an added advantage.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Unix and MS Operating Systems
- Proficiency in Virtualization in any; Vmware, Hyper-V, IBM PowerVM or Red Hat Virtualization.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- At least 3 years post qualification experience.
- Member of ICTAZ.
Send an application addressed to the Human Resource and Administration Manager via email ONLY to hr@pia.org.zm. In the subject line please indicate the position you are applying for and note that only those applications that reference the position in the subject line will be reviewed. Your application should consist of a cover letter, certified copies of your qualifications, CV with three references, full addresses and contact information sent as a single PDF file.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS 21ST FEBRUARY, 2022
