Assistant ICT Manager - Infrastructure Development and Rail Operations at Kenya Railways

Ref: KRBR111

Reports to the ICT Manager. Responsible for managing and coordinating the infrastructure equipment (on-board and field) and systems, while developing and implementing methodologies for infrastructure installation and support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in all office and field infrastructure equipment - that include but not limited to On-Board Train Computers, Marine Equipment, Telephony Equipment, Train Simulator, Power backup Equipment, Radio Equipment and associated infrastructure, Public Address System, Tele and Video Conference equipment, Access Control equipment, Weighbridge
• Equipment, Ticketing & Parking Equipment, Biometric Equipment, Information Display Screens, Monitoring centre equipment, all communication equipment.
• Identify office and field infrastructure requirements in line with Systems, Application and business needs
• Custodian of all infrastructure equipment, architecture design and distribution documentation of all sites.
• Approve all changes to be done on infrastructure equipment, system and architecture through the prescribed change management process.
• v) Provide leadership for the creation and implementation of a Corporation wide infrastructure equipment security program.
• Direct technical infrastructure system training for team members.
• Plan all backup activities for all running infrastructure equipment as laid down in the ICT policy or vendor recommended requirements.
• Ensure backup power is available and maintenance of the said equipment is in line with Industry set standards.
• Coordinate activities of infrastructure team while giving periodic report of the team to the ICT Manager while ensuring all projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements for the job

1. Master Degree in any of the following fields:- Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Information Technology, or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
2. Bachelor Degree in any of the following fields:- Information Technology, Computer Science or Business Information Technology, or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
4. Be in possession of any of the following: - CISA, ACCA, CRMA, CRA, CIA or CFE or (certified in Risk Information and control
5. CRISC) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
6. Proficiency in computer applications;
7. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and

TERMS OF OFFER

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.