Deputy Director (Data Centre and Network Infrastructure Services) Grade: 14 Directorate: Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICTC) Advert Reference: AC/12/290/23
Salary and Benefits
- Basic Salary: Kshs 162,300 – 228,848
- House Allowances: Kshs 66,344
- All other allowances and benefits as per terms of service applicable to respective job grades or determined by Council.
Requirements for Appointment
- Academic and Professional:
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems from a recognized institution.
- Experience and Skills:
- 10 years of practical managerial and technical experience.
- Managerial skills gained preferably from a corporate environment.
- Technical skills in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or Computer, Network, or equivalent at the Masters Degree Level.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be a person of high integrity.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out strategic planning for Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services in line with the University Corporate Planning.
- Provide leadership in the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of University Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of Data Centre & Network Infrastructure Services human resource development.
- Ensure cyber threats and various aspects of cyber safety, cyber security for the University.
- Provide technical guidance in procurement of necessary hardware, software, services, and facilities.
- Develop, implement, and enforce Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services policies, standards, and quality assurance.
- Provide Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services to user departments in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
- Liaise with the wider University Management in the realization of the University strategic plans for Communication & Networks Infrastructure and Services.
- Liaise with the other Deputy Directors to ensure effective and efficient running of University Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services.
- Monitor and evaluate Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services, related projects, and personnel in the Communication Services and Networks department.
- Develop, implement, and enforce necessary Data Centre & Networks Infrastructure Services security measures.
- Monitor progress and recommend corrective action in the execution of the activities of the work plans for all the officers in the section and to give exception reports/recommendations to the Director for action on each individual work plan.
- Assist in enforcing punctuality as well as smooth and efficient execution of duty at the workplace for section staff.
- Actualize the Service Charter requirements.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor from time to time
