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Specialist – Temporary tools & Support. Technology at MTN Uganda Limited, Kampala, Uganda

MTN Uganda Limited

Specialist – Temporary tools & Support. Technology at MTN Uganda Limited, Kampala, Uganda

MTN Uganda Limited

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 31, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 6, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Main Job Functions:

 Install, maintain and troubleshoot Linux operating systems in virtual, physical, and cloud environments.
▪ Performed all aspects of database administration including installs, builds, upgrades, object sizing, object
creation, users, backup/recovery, patches, monitoring, export/imports and SQL loader.
▪ Implement Installation/Configuration of Data Guard Broker and testing all Failover scenarios.
▪ Ensure data quality and integrity for MAPS reporting, Asset and NIM tools.
▪ Develop reports and dashboard for KPIs are requested by the end-consumer.
▪ Create managed objects and KPI are desired.
▪ Performance tuning of Linux application, oracle database and database servers.
▪ Employ automation tools for deploying software, patching servers, and installing operating systems.
▪ Monitor system and device activity for performance, identification of system problems, and inappropriate
usage.
▪ Monitor and maintain databases such as: Oracle, MySQL, and SQL.
▪ Secure Linux Systems against network attacks and vulnerabilities.
▪ Coordinate system security activities including password reset and controlling user access control.
▪ Coordinate disaster recovery support.
▪ Resolve Linux system and software failures.
▪ Investigation & troubleshooting of issues reported by customers/partners and internal users
▪ Ensure inhouse network application such EIR GUI, LBS GUI, PMS and Overtime tool are functioning as
expected.
▪ Develop and deploy scripts for automating tasks in Linux and Windows platform.
▪ Develop and deploy application for in-house usage.
▪ Monitor and maintain OSS Tools like (ENM, U2020, UME, NCE, PMS, MAPS, TEMP, SIGOS, ASSET
planning and NIM)
▪ Engage with external customer and internal service delivery team to gather new requirements
▪ Other duties as required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering, or related field
  • Unix/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration and Programming.
  • Proficiency with at least two of the following programming languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Perl, PHP, Java, Python,
    PowerShell, or Bash/Korn scripting.
  • Sound understanding of ITIL standards and best practices within operational environments

Work Experience             

  • 2 years’ experience in Mobile GSM Network Environment
  • At two (2) years’ experience working as either System administrator or database administrator or both.
  • Good Analytical and Troubleshooting skills
  • Competence with Oracle/ MySQL Databases.
  • Proficiency in UNIX and LINUX operating systems.
  • Very good programming/scripting skills

Skills / physical competencies:

  • Ability to work on multiple tasks, often with conflicting objectives and competing deadlines.
  • Analytical skills
  • Business acumen – un understanding of the business as a whole.
  • Change management skills.             

Application deadline:

Expired on: June 6, 2025

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