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The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the vacant post of:
GIS Systems Administrator (MIS/IT 5)– National Spatial Data Management Branch
Job Purpose
Under the general direction of the GIS Infrastructure Manager, the GIS Systems Administrator is responsible for administering the GIS Network System(s) of the National Spatial Data Management (NSDM) Branch to ensure the continuous availability of network services, security of the network and data integrity of the individual systems and the overall health of the network.
Key Responsibilities
Provides Network/System Administration and technical support for the LICJ Geoinformatics Training Centre and the National Spatial Data Management Branch;
Assists in the maintenance of equipment in the LICJ Geoinformatics Laboratory and the National Spatial Data Management Centre (NSDMC);
Administers the Branch’s and the LICJ Geoinformatics Centre’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN), including systems performance, stability, integrity, security and troubleshooting;
Performs hardware and software upgrades to network servers including operating systems and applications;
Monitors network performance within the National Spatial Data Management Centre as well as the LICJ Geoinformatics Laboratory in order to determine whether adjustments need to be made to determine where changes will be made in the future;
Plans, coordinates and implements network security measures in order to protect data, software and hardware;
Identifies and fixes new security threats to network devices;
Helps with the roll out of desktops PCs and has responsibilities that includes software and hardware upgrade planning;
Configures and tests computer hardware, networking software and operating system software;
Installs GIS Hardware and Software at the LICJ Geoinformatics Laboratory, within the NSDMC in collaboration with the Senior GIS Manager/Trainer at GISSEP Institutions;
Assists in the resolution of GIS Hardware and Software failures and operational system errors within the LICJ Laboratory and the NSDMC and other GIS Entities within the LICJ;
Recommends changes to improve systems and network configurations and determines hardware or software requirements related to such changes;
Provides end user support including problem resolutions relating to hardware, software and communication issues and manages Information Technology (IT) Help Desk in relation to the NSDMC, the LICJ Geoinformatics Laboratory and other Government entities as required;
Performs data backups and disaster recovery operations;
Provides documentation of GIS network systems, operational procedures, network topology and hardware inventory;
Maintains a Systems and Procedures Manual for the LICJ Geoinformatics Laboratory;
Performs routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintains control records;
Assists with the development of web applications to contribute to data sharing and building out of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure;
Provides systems support for the National Geospatial Web Portals, Metadata Portal and Climate Change Data Node and other portals as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Good interpersonal and team building skills
Good trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Good research and information gathering skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to communicate with and understand the requirements of professional staff in area of specialty
Ability to perform typical advanced server and GIS network administration skills to include upgrades and maintenance of hardware, operating systems, LAN/WAN, DNS, TCPIP, WINS, DHCP and IIS support functions
Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot Windows 2003/2008/2012 Servers and active directory, GIS related software and on GIS equipment
Knowledge and expertise to formulate, develop, implement and document network security, backup procedures, disaster recovery plans and conduct systems analysis
Knowledge of in-house platforms such as Windows 2003/2008/2012 Server, Exchange 2003/2008/2012 Server, ISA 2004 Server and Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
Knowledge of ArcGIS Server and related Relational Database Management System (Oracle, SQL Server, Informix)
Expertise with network monitoring and analysis tools
Knowledge of current technological developments in area of work
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL and/or related database systems
Knowledge of open source software in particular GIS related FOSS
Knowledge of data discovery software
Knowledge of GIS Software and GIS related hardware and network infrastructure
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering/Electronics or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution;
Two-three (2-3) years’ experience in related field.
OR
Diploma in Computer Studies or equivalent, plus three (3) years’ experience in related area.
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