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System Administrator
2026-02-04T12:42:50+00:00
Jeremiah Nyagah National Polytechnic
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FULL_TIME
Embu
Embu
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Computer & IT, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-02-18T17:00:00+00:00
8

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the institution’s ICT systems, servers, networks, and applications;
  • Managing user accounts, system access controls, data security, and backups in line with institutional ICT policies;
  • Monitoring system performance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring minimal downtime;
  • Ensuring ICT systems security, data integrity, and compliance with applicable ICT standards and policies;
  • Providing technical support and training to staff and students on ICT systems;
  • Maintaining ICT documentation, system logs, and preparing periodic reports;
  • Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity measures;
  • Liaising with ICT service providers, vendors, and relevant government agencies; and
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution;
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, MCSE, Linux, Cyber security) will be an added advantage;
  • Demonstrated experience in systems administration, network management, and ICT support;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the institution’s ICT systems, servers, networks, and applications;
  • Managing user accounts, system access controls, data security, and backups in line with institutional ICT policies;
  • Monitoring system performance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring minimal downtime;
  • Ensuring ICT systems security, data integrity, and compliance with applicable ICT standards and policies;
  • Providing technical support and training to staff and students on ICT systems;
  • Maintaining ICT documentation, system logs, and preparing periodic reports;
  • Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity measures;
  • Liaising with ICT service providers, vendors, and relevant government agencies; and
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to work under minimal supervision
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, MCSE, Linux, Cyber security) will be an added advantage
  • Demonstrated experience in systems administration, network management, and ICT support
bachelor degree
24
JOB-69833eca92660

Vacancy title:
System Administrator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Computer & IT, Education]

Jobs at:
Jeremiah Nyagah National Polytechnic

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 18 2026

Duty Station:
Embu | Embu

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the institution’s ICT systems, servers, networks, and applications;
  • Managing user accounts, system access controls, data security, and backups in line with institutional ICT policies;
  • Monitoring system performance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring minimal downtime;
  • Ensuring ICT systems security, data integrity, and compliance with applicable ICT standards and policies;
  • Providing technical support and training to staff and students on ICT systems;
  • Maintaining ICT documentation, system logs, and preparing periodic reports;
  • Implementing disaster recovery and business continuity measures;
  • Liaising with ICT service providers, vendors, and relevant government agencies; and
  • Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor in line with the mandate of the Polytechnic.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognized institution;
  • Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, MCSE, Linux, Cyber security) will be an added advantage;
  • Demonstrated experience in systems administration, network management, and ICT support;
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
  • Demonstrated integrity and ability to work under minimal supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Method of Application

Hard copies of the application letter, Application Form, CV, Professional Certificates and other testimonials should be sent or handed delivered to the Institute on or before Friday 18th February, 2026 by 5:00 pm and addressed to:

The Chief Principal/Council Secretary

Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic

PO BOX 1264 – 60100

EMBU

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, February 18 2026
Duty Station: Embu | Embu
Posted: 04-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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