Job Description
CT OFFICER – DATA CENTRE ADMINISTRATION – ICTA 7 (1 Position)
Job Purpose
The Data Centre Administrators will be responsible for planning designing and
implementation of secure common data centres.
(a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:-
(i) Ensuring all data Centre equipment is powered off/on in a controlled
manner as per documented procedures during planned outages;
(ii) Monitoring the data center environment and resources (power, cooling and
space) and all other equipment to;
(iii) Liaising with data center Engineers in configuring client requirements;
(iv) Documenting operational procedures in data center;
(iv) Maintaining a full register of data center equipment;
(v) Assisting resolving data center requests/faults logged;
(vii) Working closely with 3rd party service providers on data center management;
(viii) Participating in the monitoring of data center cyber security threats;
(ix) Participating in creating and implementing (including testing) Business
Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans for Government data centers; and
(ix) Participating in the development and review of the network standard.
(b) Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:-
(i) Bachelors degree in any of the following:- Internet Technology,
Management, Computer science or related field from a recognized
institution; and
(ii) Professional Diploma/Certificate
a) CDCMP
b) CCNP
c) VMWare Certified Professional (VCP6-DCV)
d) DC Certified Associate
e) BISCI
(c) Competencies and Skills
(i) Good interpersonal skills
(ii) Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
(iii) Ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
(iv) Strong customer service orientation