Information Communication Technology Officer (Systems Administrator) at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic

Minimum Qualifications

For this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in either of the following:
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Information Science
  • Business Information Technology
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Linux Professional
• CompTIA A+
• Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA)
• At least three (3) years’ working experience in an institution of learning or a busy environment (added advantage)
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Strong technical skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out systems analysis, design, and program specifications in liaison with users
• Designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining systems
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards
• Supervising installation certification, repairs, and maintenance of ICT equipment and peripherals
• Recommending and supervising hardware/software specifications for ICT equipment
• Evaluating and recommending the suitability of ICT equipment
• Performing system security audits and monitoring
• Performing daily security backups and restores
• Maintenance of CCTV, telephones, and internet
• Providing technical assistance to end users for hardware, software, and network issues
• Managing user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Developing and implementing backup strategies to safeguard critical data
• Managing database servers, ensuring data availability and security
• Any other duty assigned by the Council Secretary/Chief Principal