Information Communication Technology Officer - 5 Posts at Nakuru County Government

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Communications Technology, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Computer Networking, Software Engineering, Business Information Technology, Data Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Job Description

• Implementing ICT policies, strategies, regulations, standards and guidelines;
• Undertaking cybersecurity surveillance and make appropriate recommendations;
• Supporting systems audit;
• Supporting ICT innovation and commercialization initiatives;
• Supporting implementation of strategies on environmentally friendly digital technologies and e-waste management;
• Assisting in the implementation of data management strategies and initiatives;
• Supporting digital transformation initiatives;
• Providing technical support on digitalization of Government services;
• Installing and configuring ICT systems, databases, Applications, networks, data center services and communication systems;
• Supporting system and data backups, and recovery;
• Supporting implementation of standard operating procedures relating to ICT infrastructures, software applications and systems and business continuity strategies;
• Collecting ICT operational data for reporting and optimizing performance;
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing and solving network, software and hardware issues;
• Undertaking preventive measures, repairing and maintaining ICT equipment and software applications;
• Manning ICT help desk services, providing end user support and capacity building;
• Assisting users with information security management issues and related procedures; and
• Supporting implementation of ICT related risk management strategies.