Background information about the job or company

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Responsibilities or duties

The DT Administrator is a member of the DT Infrastructure team with a security clearance. Administer both classified and unclassified Information Technology (IT) systems ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This involves providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to customers on classified and unclassified systems through multiple channels, conducting system analysis and configuration management, fulfilling tasks requiring sensitive access, and operating systems with a post-wide impact level. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical issues. Assist in network security measures, conduct system audits for compliance, and educate users on information security best practices. Participation in Diplomatic Technology initiatives and fulfillment of other assigned duties round out the role, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to IT administration and support. Requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications or requirements

Requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Experience needed

A minimum of 2 years of experience in computer networking operations, network management or utilization of computer systems.

Any other provided details

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

• Administer both classified and unclassified Information Technology (IT) systems ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to customers on classified and unclassified systems through multiple channels.
• Conducting system analysis and configuration management.
• Fulfilling tasks requiring sensitive access.
• Operating systems with a post-wide impact level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical issues.
• Assist in network security measures.
• Conduct system audits for compliance.
• Educate users on information security best practices.
• Participation in Diplomatic Technology initiatives.
• Fulfillment of other assigned duties.

• Technical support
• System analysis
• Configuration management
• Network security
• System audits
• Information security best practices

• Top Secret Security Clearance
• BA/BSc/HND