Network / Systems Administrator - University of Ghana Computing Systems



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JOB TITLE: Network/Systems Administrator

UNIT: Information Technology General

REPORTS TO: CITO or his representative

JOB SUMMARY

The Network/Systems Administrator reports to the CITO or his representative and is responsible for identifying the requirements of the specific needs of the college/unit and ensuring all IT services are provided in a timely manner to support the specific unit in line with UG’s vision and mission based on UGCS standard operating procedures.

Key responsibilities include, among others, to:

Have oversight responsibility under the auspices of UGCS for the college/unit in the area of ICT planning and management. These include:

  • Provides leadership at the unit in all areas of IT needs and works with the central IT managers to ensure alignment of UGCS IT services for UG.


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  • Providing leadership for other IT staff within the college/unit for their performance, quality, efficiency, and collaborate with the IT managers across UGCS.
  • Recommend innovative approaches to provide relevant IT services to the college/unit.
  • Ensure compliance of IT policies, procedures, and standards
  • Organize IT resources around the execution of business objectives.
  • Coordinate with other departments/teams in order to understand and meet the business systems requirements of the college/unit.
  • Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning to the unit.
  • Help develop and supervise the implementation of staff workplans for constituent schools.
  • Perform staff performance appraisals and any other assignment by the CITO or the Provost

Qualification Required & Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • A good first degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant areas
  • A master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology / Telecommunication Engineering, Data Communication and Networks or a related field.
  • Relevant advanced professional level qualification or industry skill-based certification.
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in various areas of service configuration, setup, troubleshooting, planning, designing, implementation, and user support.
  • Ability to communicate concepts and processes clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
  • Ability to plan, design and maintain working configurations.
  • Upholding high ethical and moral standards.
  • Ability to coordinate and work with teams. Appreciation of IP Protocols and internetworking of IP and Data Networks is an advantage

Location: Accra


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