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Unix Systems Officer

Housing Finance Bank (Uganda)

Kampala,Uganda

Closing: Apr 19, 2024

This position has expired

Published: Apr 18, 2024 (14 days ago)

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Job Summary

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This role is responsible for installing, configuring, and optimizing

the performance of computer hardware systems in Unix enterpriseenvironments and/or Linux operating systems

Requirements

Education & Training

1. Bachelor of Computer Science / Information Technology /

Computer Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering or

its equivalent

2. Proficient with Linux and Unix technologies

3. ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service management

4. Certification in Linux administration or experience in

deployment and running a corporate Linux environment.

5. Proof of training or certification in VMware and KVM is an

added advantage.

6. Proof of training or certification windows server administration

is an added advantage.

Skills & Experience

1. At least 4-5 years of working with Unix and Linux operating

systems.

2. Proficient with Linux and Unix technologies

3. Skills in real time trouble shooting.

4. Skills in technical writing

Job Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent

CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials,

daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three

competent referees not later than Friday, 19th April 2024 by

5:00pm to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Housing Finance Bank

Investment House

4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to

[email protected].

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION.

Guidelines for submitting Documents

1. Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1

single batch using the following order:

• Application letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic Documents and Certificates

2. The maximum document size is 10 MB.

3. Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for

in the subject.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for installing, configuring, and optimizing

the performance of computer hardware systems in Unix enterpriseenvironments and/or Linux operating systems

Requirements

Education & Training

1. Bachelor of Computer Science / Information Technology /

Computer Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering or

its equivalent

2. Proficient with Linux and Unix technologies

3. ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service management

4. Certification in Linux administration or experience in

deployment and running a corporate Linux environment.

5. Proof of training or certification in VMware and KVM is an

added advantage.

6. Proof of training or certification windows server administration

is an added advantage.

Skills & Experience

1. At least 4-5 years of working with Unix and Linux operating

systems.

2. Proficient with Linux and Unix technologies

3. Skills in real time trouble shooting.

4. Skills in technical writing

Job Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit their applications with a recent

CV, copies of all academic transcripts, certificates and testimonials,

daytime telephone contact, postal and email address and three

competent referees not later than Friday, 19th April 2024 by

5:00pm to:

Chief Human Resources Officer

Housing Finance Bank

Investment House

4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo

Please take note that all applications should be sent by email to

[email protected].

DO NOT HAND DELIVER YOUR APPLICATION.

Guidelines for submitting Documents

1. Ensure that all your documents are scanned and submitted in 1

single batch using the following order:

• Application letter

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic Documents and Certificates

2. The maximum document size is 10 MB.

3. Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for

in the subject.

1. Responsible for performing software installations and

performing upgrades to Unix and Linux operating systems with

various software packages.

2. Responsible for day-to-day monitoring, troubleshooting and

debugging issues that pop up in computer hardware networks,

infrastructure, and operating systems.

3. Repair server hardware, perform audits, and ensure systems are

working according to established policies and guidelines.

4. Actively monitor Unix/Linux systems and run diagnostic tests on

hardware to identify problems and analyse system faults.

5. Analyse new technology and integrate that technology into

existing systems Unix and Linux environments.

6. Conduct real-time troubleshooting – fixing hardware and

software problems right as they occur.

7. As a Unix/Linux expert, occasionally draft support documents

and update operations manuals, standard operating procedures

(SOPs), life-cycle documentation, and software deployment

systems for Unix and Linux based systems.

8. Offer technical subject matter expertise and support to

Customer facing e-Channels teams in in engagements with

Clients and resolving technical and service issues.

9. Support in the administration of windows server environment

and integration.

10. Responsible for installation and management of open-source

database management systems like Postgres, Mongodb, Mysql.

11. Responsible for patch management of both windows and Lunix

environment to ensure all patches are up to date.

12. Responsible for administration of VMware and KVM

environment and related server hardware infrastructure.

13. Responsible for management of disaster recovery plans

including backup and restoration, replication, failover,

redundancies to mention but a few.

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