ICT Officer II- Grade Ad 8 [System Networking] at Laikipia University

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: The Director ICT.

This Officer is expected to: -

• Monitor and evaluate ICT network programs in line with the applicable ICT policies to ensure areas of risk are identified and addressed adequately;
• Manage ICT network projects to completion through regular supervision to ensure they are undertaken as per the required standards;
• Prepare and present monthly and annual ICT network reports to the principal ICT officer in line with the University policies to facilitate information sharing and progress update;
• Participate in formulation ICT network policies in consultation with other officers to ensure all procedures are followed and adhered to by all stakeholders;
• Install, configure and support an organization's local area network [LAN], wide area network [WAN], Internet devices, systems or a segment of a network system in collaboration with other officers to ensure availability of smooth network services;
• Implement disaster recovery plans through backup management to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department;
• Troubleshoot networks and information security risks for the department by use of special network monitoring tools to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security;
• Participate in procurement of ICT network and equipment in collaboration with other officers to ensure the institution acquires the right equipment;
• Participate in the support of users on ICT networks through provision of specialized services to ensure simplicity in consumption of the services;
• Participate in the management, upgrade, monitoring and maintenance of network devices by keeping an inventory to ensure availability of network services; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.

PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS:
For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT or related field;
• Registration with a relevant professional body; and
• Experience: Three [3] years’ of experience as an ICT Officer III or its equivalent in public or private sector