We’re 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, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientifi
c,
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.
If you bring a
collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity
as the…
Network
& 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.
You 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.
Do you have
what we need?
Bachelor’s
degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Science or Engineering.
4+
years of server, networking, and desktop experience with Windows server,
Ubuntu/RedHat/Centos server.
5+
years doing virtualization/virtual system administration on Microsoft Hyper-V
and VMware.
Bilingual
(French/English).
Strong
knowledge of network and storage 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.
MCSE
/ MCTS / MCITP qualification is desirable.
Self-sufficient
in a PC environment using MS Office and internet applications (Dropbox, Skype,
Gmail).
Interest
in learning Linux technologies is a desired advantage.
A
customer-service orientation; strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability
to work with confidential data.
Ability
to work effectively in a team environment.
Self-motivated
self-starter who is both able to work independently as well as take direction
and follow procedures.
Enthusiasm
to work in a culturally diverse organisation.
Ability
and willingness to travel 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.
Are 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.
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.
AIMS-NEI is an equal
opportunity employer.