IT Administrator at Janta Kenya

Responsibilities

• To participate and manage implementation of business application software.
• Work with team members across the organization to provide solutions and insights into improving the systems / applications environment.
• Enforce policies and take actions to secure and protect the company computer system against threats like virus, spyware and other intrusions.
• Administer all security technologies and functions that include (but not limited to); Antivirus, Spam ware, System Access control, intrusion detection systems, authentication processes, content filtering systems, application interface security, incident response.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of IT assets for the assigned area, department.
• Ensure the repair and/or restoration of failed hardware, applications, network connectivity, Internet within the assigned areas, department, branch or function.
• Install, configure and maintain common systems such as desktops, laptops, printers, point of sale system, UPS and applications such as Windows Operating System, MS Office and Anti-virus
• Manage access controls, permissions and roles of system users in the assigned systems such as Servers, Desktops, Active Directory and application systems.
• Ensure availability and reliability of assigned hardware, network, servers, printers, infrastructure, applications and connectivity.
• Perform backups, testing of backups and restoration of systems and data from backup of departmental.
• Support, configure, monitor and administer all assigned systems, processes and functions.
• Provide regular and accurate reports on various key aspects of assigned systems or responsibilities.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on IT equipment and software.
• Perform system updates, upgrades, modifications and customizations with outside vendors, end-users, and IT resources.
• Ensure that all calls/incidents are logged into the helpdesk system & addressed as per service level agreement.
• Effectively participate in IT department planning, projects, reviews and service delivery requirements.
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the head of section or department.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other computer related degree
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position, with a specific focus on technical and system administrative roles
• Advance knowledge in linux/solaris based operating systems, MsOS, and windows server management
• Demonstrated thorough understanding of Information security, networks, enterprise systems and capacity development
• Professional Certifications will be a plus; CCNA, MSCE, MCITP or any other certifications deemed for the ICT field.
• Working knowledge of Syspro ERP
• Working knowledge of laravel, php and Gninx