IST Switch Engineer - (Oasis)

 Paynet kenya limited is looking for an IST Switch Engineer - (Oasis) 


Position Overview
The Switch Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of IST Switch and POS systems hardware and transactional software and related infrastructure. This individual ensures that switch system hardware, operating systems software systems and databases are functioning and able to deliver for the business.
This individual would participate in technical research and implementation to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will be accountable for the following systems: Windows, Solaris, Oasis switch, POS software, FreeBSD, and Redhat Linux. The Switch Engineer will also be required to have proficiency in Oracle / Informix / MS SQL and any other duties as allocated.
• The individual will be required to manage and configure switch servers, configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Install and configure a new switch system as required
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Contribute to and maintain system standards.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for switch tasks.
This individual could also assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation, planning and implementation phases in required projects.


Education Requirements
1. High School mandatory
2. BS/BA Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred. Alternatively;
a. Cisco Certified Network Associate
b. Cisco Certified Network Professional
c. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Work Experience & Attributes
Four to six years’ experience with Windows, Oasis switch, POS software, Solaris (Unix , FreeBSD), Linux, Oracle / Informix and Cisco routers and Switches.

This position deals with a variety of problems and sometime has to decide which answer is best. The question/issues are typically clear and require determination of which answer (from a few choices) is the best


email: evanss@paynet.co.ke