Systems Administrator

ASA Pakistan Ltd. (Microfinance Institute)

ASA has emerged as one of the largest and most efficient Microfinance Institution (MFI) in the world and has been working relentlessly to assist the poor since its inception in 1978. They are looking to fill in the following position immediately.

POSITION: Systems Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

POSITION PURPOSE
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of various technologies managed by the Information Technology department. This person will focus on the administration of the network infrastructure, desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment, and software applications. The Systems Administrator will assess and identify appropriate solutions to be integrated into the ASA’s operation and make recommendations for implementation.

RELATIONSHIPS
Works under the direction of the Information Technology Manager; this position requires excellent customer service and organizational skills to support administrative personnel, department supervisors, staff, and branch users. Promote a positive work environment by maintaining respectful interactions with branch system users. This position requires the ability to function successfully in both team and independent work environments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Assists in the planning, design, documentation, and implementation of various systems, desktop PC’s, servers, network equipment, and software applications.
* Monitors and maintains the use of software and hardware system
* Develops, maintains, and monitors procedures for all server backups
* Monitors, plans, and coordinates the distribution of client/server software, service packs and antivirus software
* Makes recommendations for new equipment and services to purchase and works with various vendors for procurement
* Perform on-site and remote technical support
* Assist in the organization and inventory of all hardware and software resources
* Maintains excellent communication with the IT Manager on all tasks and projects
* Creates and maintains good technical documentation
* Provides emergency on-call support on a rotating schedule
* Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

* BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent
* Microsoft Certified Personnel at least in Exam 70-444, Exam 70-290

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

* 3-5 years of management/supervisory experience required in technology fields, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
* Experience in installation, operation & maintenance of distributed software system
* Clear understanding of software implementation policy and procedure, electronic data transmission, access control etc
* Must have SQL server management experience
* Basic knowledge in software development
* Excellent knowledge of computer hardware and networking trouble shooting
* Must have strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
* Must be able to learn new technologies, tools, and techniques quickly and with minimal supervision
* Experience in financial institutions / financial system management is a plus

SALARY PACKAGE
Negotiable based on qualification and experience

Opening Date: November 20, 2008
Closing Date: November 30, 2008

Please send updated detailed resume with photograph through email at: pakistan@asa-international.com

www.asabd.org