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20/06/2016
20/06/2016
We’re
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers,
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers,
problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open its 6th
Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across
the continent by 2023.
Each
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
If
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
Network
& System Administrator
& System Administrator
In
this role and reporting to the IT Manager – AIMS Global Network, you will be
responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance and daily operation
of networking infrastructure, servers and systems, ensuring the proper
functioning, upgrades, monitoring and security of the entire network and all
devices attached to it.
this role and reporting to the IT Manager – AIMS Global Network, you will be
responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance and daily operation
of networking infrastructure, servers and systems, ensuring the proper
functioning, upgrades, monitoring and security of the entire network and all
devices attached to it.
You
will aid in all server-related activities, including setup, procurement,
maintenance, monitoring, disaster recovery and business continuity planning,
tuning/performance, and security.
will aid in all server-related activities, including setup, procurement,
maintenance, monitoring, disaster recovery and business continuity planning,
tuning/performance, and security.
This
is a full-time opportunity based at the AIMS-NEI Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.
is a full-time opportunity based at the AIMS-NEI Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
Bachelor’s degree in a technical
discipline, such as Computer Science or Engineering.
discipline, such as Computer Science or Engineering.
4+ years of server, networking, and
desktop experience with Windows server, Ubuntu/RedHat/Centos server.
desktop experience with Windows server, Ubuntu/RedHat/Centos server.
5+ years doing virtualization/virtual
system administration on Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware.
system administration on Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware.
Bilingual (French/English).
Strong knowledge of network and storage
protocols.
protocols.
Strong experience on Windows server and
application environment like Windows sever 2012 R2, SharePoint 2013, Microsoft
Link 2013, all Window server infrastructure, Dynamic CRM.
application environment like Windows sever 2012 R2, SharePoint 2013, Microsoft
Link 2013, all Window server infrastructure, Dynamic CRM.
MCSE / MCTS / MCITP qualification is
desirable.
desirable.
Self-sufficient in a PC environment
using MS Office and internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail).
using MS Office and internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail).
Interest in learning Linux technologies
is a desired advantage.
is a desired advantage.
A customer-service orientation; strong
oral and written communication skills.
oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with confidential data.
Ability to work effectively in a team
environment.
environment.
Self-motivated self-starter who is both
able to work independently as well as take direction and follow procedures.
able to work independently as well as take direction and follow procedures.
Enthusiasm to work in a culturally
diverse organisation.
diverse organisation.
Ability and willingness to travel
within and outside of Africa with periodic stays of up to 1 month.
within and outside of Africa with periodic stays of up to 1 month.
Willingness to work outside of normal
working hours, due to the geographic spread of the Network.
working hours, due to the geographic spread of the Network.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Are
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Network & System Administrator” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2016.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Network & System Administrator” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2016.
Should
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI
is an equal opportunity employer.
is an equal opportunity employer.
