Job Purpose
Reporting
to the ICT Infrastructure Manager, the Systems Engineer Officer will be
responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing the Bank’s Operating
systems, Network and storage infrastructure to ensure high availability and
performance.
Key
Responsibilities
- Administer and
maintain Linux server environments, including Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, or
other enterprise Linux distributions.
- Manage and
maintain virtualized environments using VMware, vSphere and KVM/QEMU
- Configure,
monitor, and maintain NetApp storage systems (SAN/NAS), including
provisioning, snapshot management, and performance tuning.
- Implement and
troubleshoot network configurations (routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls)
in coordination with the network team.
- Perform system
and storage upgrades, patches, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
- Perform and
manage domain services, but not limited to domain controllers, DNS, DHCP,
and shared file systems.
- Monitor system
performance, logs, and alerts; provide root cause analysis and corrective
action for system and network issues.
- Systems support
including but not limited to availability, performance and reliability all
on IT systems infrastructure
- Maintain
security best practices across systems including user access, patching,
and hardening.
- Document system
configurations, processes, and updates.
- Collaborate
with developers, DevOps, and other IT teams to support deployment and
integration needs.
- Maintain and
develop relationships with external partners.
- Develop
excellent working relationships with all departments within the bank.
- Undertake such
other reasonable duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Relevant
Qualifications & Certifications
Be a
holder of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or
related field from a recognized University.
Should
possess professional in the following:
- Red Hat
Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or equivalent and
- VMware
Certified Professional (VCP) or KVM/Virtualization Certification.
- Cisco CCNA or
equivalent networking certification.
- Possession of
professional certification/training in the following will be added
advantage:
- NetApp
Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) or relevant storage certification.
- ITIL Foundation
Certification (recommended).
- Additional
scripting or automation training (Python, Bash).
- Should have a
minimum of three years’ relevant working experience in systems
administration or similar role.
- Should have
excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead or
facilitate mission critical projects and to develop, participate in and
lead multi-disciplinary work teams.
- Should possess
excellent communication, decision making, and analytical, organizational
and interpersonal skills.
- Should be of
sound judgment and have ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a
range of issues/problems and provide technical guidance to users.
How to
Apply
Please
note that applications with the position applied for clearly indicated on top
of the envelope together with a detailed Curriculum vitae and copies of
certificates, should be HAND DELIVERED or sent through
COURIER/POST OFFICE to the Bank’s Head Office located at Consolidated Bank
House, Koinange Street, 6th Floor on or before Friday, 1st August,
2025 at 5.00 pm and addressed to:
The Head of Human Resources
Consolidated Bank of Kenya Limited
P.O. Box 51133 – 00200
NAIROBI
