System Administrator at Simbisa Brands Kenya Limited

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for ensuring that Networks, CCTV, Sound, Accounting & POS systems at all complexes are fully functional and that businesses in the respective complexes run efficiently to attain predetermined profitability standards. Also responsible for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software, networks and software maintenance.

Key duties responsibilities among others will be:-

• Advice the company on IT policy and strategy including emerging IT trends
• Manage and supervise vendors and IT service providers ensuring cost benefit analysis
• Review and prioritize all the IT systems needs
• Ensure new operation plans, policies, procedures and transition/ migration plans are consistent with the overall IT goals and objective
• Trouble shoot both hardware, software and network infrastructure
• Ensure routine maintenance on all computers and computer related equipment
• Oversee the implementation of new ICT projects / systems
• Administer servers, networks management (WAN, LAN, BROADBAND)
• Install and deploy system and application software for the company
• Be familiar with hardware, software and network operating system
• Maintain accurate and current inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
• Load all required software
• AD management
• Implement company information cyber security policy – Advice staff on security breach and/or change in password or security status
• Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal
• Implement and management company password policy
• Ensure installation and effective servicing of computers with all the computers’ peripherals being active prior to signing any document from suppliers
• Ensure repairs of the office ICT machine/equipment are carried out in a cost effective manner in liaison with ICT Manager
• Ensure all shop managers and other key leaders are regularly informed of the system changes which should then be cascaded to other levels
• Assist in solving problems which inhibit efficient system operation within a brand or create friction between brand units

QUALIFICATIONS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science ,Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 3 years of work experience as a system Administrator in an organization of similar size and complexity
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of contemporary ICT trends
• Be of exemplary integrity and honesty
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills