JOB DETAILS:
Job Title Management Trainee-Data Centre
Directorate Technical Services
Department Data Center
Reporting to System Administrator
Salary Grade N7
Jobs that report to this role None

Job Purpose
To assist in the Configuration and maintenance of the Government collaboration  software and related services that will be implemented in the Primary Data Centre.

Key Accountabilities
• Assist the System Administrator in the Management of all hardware, applications, services and operating systems in the Data Centre.
• Assist the System Administrator in the Design and acquisition of tools to proactively identify errors, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.

• Assist the System Administrator in Tier 2/3 technical support for internal and external customers 24/7/365
• Assist the System Administrator in ensuring that  server operating systems, storage systems and applications are up to date with the latest patches and antivirus updates.

• Monitor 24‐hour Data Centre operations to ensure that the Data Centre facilities are always operational without any disruptions.

• Undertake physical periodic inspections of the Data Centre environment and equipment, maintaining required records/documentation.

• Perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time

Position Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or Similar.
Experience
• At least 1 year’s working experience in an IT role.
• Experience in Data Centers, Cloud, Linux Servers, Windows Server, and Virtualization Administration is an added advantage.

Interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website https://www.nita.go.ug/downloadable-forms/job-application-forms), with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Only Soft copy applications will be accepted and no application will be considered without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above). You can apply for a maximum of two positions.

5. FEEDBACK
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Any form of solicitation, influence peddling, and or any other “backdoor” attempt, of whatsoever nature, to influence the selection process in one’s favour, will automatically lead to the disqualification of a candidate without any recourse.