System Administrator at KENTRADE

System Administrator – KTNA 7

Reports to : Assistant Manager Data and Systems Management
Duty Station : Nairobi

Purpose for the Job
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of IT
services and performance of the Agency’s Systems.

Duties and Responsibilities
13. Managing and maintaining enterprise servers, networks, and storage solutions.
14. Implementing and enforcing system policies and best practices.
15. Performing system updates, backups, and disaster recovery planning.
16. Providing technical support and troubleshooting IT-related issues.
17. Monitoring system performance and ensuring high availability.
18. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance IT infrastructure and system
efficiency.
19. Ensuring compliance with IT policies and regulatory requirements.
20. Managing user accounts, access controls, and system permissions.
21. Coordinating with vendors and service providers for IT-related procurements and
support.
22. Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
23. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor related to the role.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
i. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
ii. At least three (3) years of relevant experience in system administration.
iii. Proficiency in Windows and Linux server Operating Systems.
iv. Experience with cloud platforms, virtualization, and network administration.
v. Strong knowledge of Systems security best practices.
vi. Professional certifications -Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator or Red Hat
Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Equivalent.
vii. Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution.

Apply

Click on the link to apply: https://portal.kentrade.go.ke/careers

Deadline 9th September 2025