Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Technical Manager - Infrastructure and Systems- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station: Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: March 04, 2019ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES• Continually improves the network and server systems by monitoring and evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.• Secures the networks by developing and implementing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation systems; maintaining documentation.• Administers servers, virtual servers, NAS, SAN, HCI, routers, switches, firewalls, PABX, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.• Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN)• Monitor network performance and integrity• Resolve issues tiers of support have escalated• Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness• Mentor team members on technical issues• Create, oversee and test security measures (e.g. access authentication and disaster recovery)• Communicate with users when needed• Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability• Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, Hyper -V and VMware technologies• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment• Manages the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection system.• Define and document best practices, support procedures and complete technical documentation with business critical systems• Effectively plan for after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies• Carry out special tasks at Management’s direction• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required.• Ensure best practices in implementations and revise existing implementations for compliance with best practices.• Ensure compliance to internal SLA• Other duties as assigned.• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Bachelor's

Required qualifications and experience
• At least 8 or 6 years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s and master’s degree respectively or above in computer science, information technology, mathematics, statistics, engineering or related fields with significant relevant experience and of which at least 4/3 years as a technical team lead.
• Industry standard certification (MCSE), MCSA or equivalent certification is desired.
• Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or system Administrator
• Cisco certification at least CCNA, CCDP
• Solid background in network administration and architecture
• Hands on experience with Microsoft SharePoint / office 365,
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Familiarity with access control models and network security
• Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft Hyper-V/Virtual Server
• Group Policy design and configuration Microsoft IIS administration and configuration
• Migration of Exchange 2010 to office 365
• Linux/UNIX administration ,Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues including back bone infrastructure issues
• LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Sub netting, 802.1Q trunks
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length
• Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
• Must be a team player

5-10 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages), and (iii) a completed ATA Application Form at http://apply.ata.gov.et• Please note that CVs, cover letter and other application materials WILL NOT be considered unless accompanied by a fully completed ATA Application Form. Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.