POST: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S): IT AND TELECOMS
EMPLOYER: Ministry of Finance and Planning(MOF)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-10-22 2021-11-04
JOB SUMMARY NA
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Installation and administering the technical issues of Epicor, Isidore or Planrep;
ii. Analyzing the system performance and documenting the infrastructure System health;
iii. Writing and Documentation the problems and resolution for future references;
iv. Design physical database and recommend optimizations of existing databases;
v. Running training sessions and workshops on system processes;
vi. Promotes security and data loss prevention strategies;
vii. Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization;
viii. Install and upgrade computer components and software, manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes;
ix. Troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues;
x. Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures;
xi. 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;
xii. Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards;
xiii. Write and deploy SQL patches;
xiv. Upgrade and improve application schema and data upgrades;
xv. Conducting regular reviews of systems and generating reports on efficiencies and improvement areas;
xvi. Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors;
xvii. Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access;
xviii. Maintain Daily timesheet updates;
xix. Ability to adhere to and meet Service Level Agreement goals
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or Advanced diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or a related information technology field.
- Possession of the following will be an added advantage.
- Relevant Professional Qualification i.e Microsoft SQL server certification,
- Background experience in dealing with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software specifically Epicor, Isidore or Planrep,
- Skills and experience in installation, administration and troubleshooting Epicor, Isidore or Planrep,
- Strong proficiency with SQL and its variation among popular databases
- Knowledge and experience in reporting and business intelligence tools like Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SSIS, SSAS and SAP Crystal Reports,
- Skills and experience on deploying a Business Activity Query (BAQ) to the network and display it on Epicor main menu,
- Skills on converting a BAQ report to a crystal report, Epicor ERP partner certification
REMUNERATION Institution’s Salary Scale
The deadline for submitting the application is 04 November 2021.