POST: SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR – 1 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) IT AND TELECOMS
EMPLOYER: Ministry of Finance and Planning(MOF)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2021-06-17 2021-07-01
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 healthiii.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 relevant Professional Qualification i.e Microsoft SQL server certification will be added advantage
At least five (5) years’ experience in implementation of Financial Management systems with significant experience in business and system analysis, design and development.
Must have a 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;
Skills and experience in integrating Epicor with other financial systems;
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;
Expertise in SQL;
Good understand database design, implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance;
Should have 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 is an added advantage;
Experience working with multiple operating systems;
Experience monitoring and auditing procedures of databases;
Experience in database schema design;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
REMUNERATION GLOBAL FUND SALARY SCALE
The deadline for submitting the application is 01 July 2021.
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