Responsibility
Directs the overall
information systems function of the organization, including systems and
programming procedures, security and disaster recover, databases, and
computer equipment operations. Coordinates the integration of office
operations and all information systems. Evaluates studies of the
economics of possible alternative methods of processing. Presents to management recommendations related to purchasing and installing hardware, software and telecommunication equipment. Assigns, coordinates, and reviews work of programming or network/server support personnel.
Ensure all areas of the project are supported with proper computer systems in accordance with the customer's direction.
Provide technical support for all systems
Perform system administration and maintenance tasks including: Data protection/backup and disaster recovery at sites, management of software maintenance/updates (Windows, Office, etc.), management of virus protection and end point protection, general network and user administration tasks
Oversee financial aspects of the IT department including budgets, expense management, etc.
Creating and updating detailed documentation on all systems.
Managing all IT-related projects, including renovation, construction, etc.
Handle other system administration tasks and/or special projects as directed by the program manager.
Knowledge and Skills
5+ years experience systems support.Experience supporting Microsoft Server technologies and related hardware. Windows Server 2003/2008 certification is a plus. Furthermore, a strong understanding of Group Policies and multi site Active Directory design and implementation is highly desired.
Knowledge of all Windows platforms and general office automation and productivity software
MS SQL and Pastel experience a plus.
Experience with Linux, VMwareVSphere Essentialsand Netapp Storage an added plus.
Experience in implementing Share Point or Document Management an added plus
Must be highly capable of working with end-users.
Outstanding ability to interact and communicate with all levels of end users
Outstanding ability to organize and prioritize technical services requests
Outstanding ability to diagnose technical problems and quickly find solutions with very little direction/ interaction.
Outstanding ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Flexibility and agility is essential to this position.
If you meet the above requirements, please send an application letter and detailed curriculum vitae with 3 referees to jobs@ikm.co.ke with “IT Manager” as the subject heading, so as to reach us on or before October 4th, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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