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The Standard group comprises The Standard newspapers, The Nairobian, KTN, KTN News, Radio Maisha, Standard Digital and Think Outdoor Services. The Group is looking for a qualified, experienced and self- motivated individual to fill the position of Occupational Safety and Health Officer.
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REPORTING TO BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The incumbent will be responsible for the management and administration of all databases in our core business systems, designing and development of database applications and general systems administration tasks. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the core ERP and its related operations as well as advising management on business solutions trends and technologies
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Management and Administration of all core database systems and applications to ensure availability, performance and security
- Management and Administration of the core ERP system and other integrated applications and processes
- Investigate, troubleshoot and resolve issues and malfunctions in core business systems and processes
- Prepare annual systems budgets and resources growth plans
- Rollout of ICT projects and business solutions, including: gathering and documenting business requirements, evaluation and identification of suitable business solutions, working with internal and external project teams during
- solution implementation, provision of post-go-live support
- Coordinates, executes and documents systems change requests for all core database and business systems
- Provide end user support as per ICT’s Service Level Agreement
- Create and maintain business process documentations for all core business systems
- Conducts user training and create training manuals
- Prepare appropriate reports to help in operations and decision-making
- Advises the business on process improvements, new technologies, innovations and products
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in IT-related field from a recognized university
- At least 2 years’ experience in a busy IT environment
- Certification in Linux, Database Administration, MCSA, ITIL
- Working Knowledge and Experience in any mainstream ERP Administration is highly desired
- Development experience in MSSQL, Sybase, and MySQL open source database
SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills and work ethics
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Reporting to Service and Infrastructure Manager
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Management and administration of the entire corporate network, communication and audio-visual infrastructure, and network security.
Key Accountabilities
- Administer and maintain service availability of LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, IP telephony, Internet connectivity, Audio Visual equipment as per the stipulated SLA
- Perform day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting and monitoring of the Network and Security infrastructure
- Perform Vulnerability Assessment and penetration tests on the network infrastructure and other information systems and prepare high level and technical detailed reports
- Work with service desk to ensure 2nd level and 3rd Level tickets are resolved within the stipulated SLA
- Ensuring preventive maintenance and software updates of active network and Security systems is carried out as per the policy
- Manage and Maintain Network and information security as per the recommended standards
- Carryout Network Infrastructure Backups and Failover redundancy tests regularly as per the policy
- Prepare appropriate reports to help in operations and decision-making
- To coordinate, manage and liaise with vendors to ensure that service level agreements are achieved and maintained
- Develop ICT related content for the user awareness training
- Manage and coordinate network infrastructure projects
- Advises the business on process improvements, new technologies, innovations and products
Person Specification
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field from a recognized university Experience
- At least 2 years’ experience in a busy IT environment.
- Experience in Windows and Linux Operating systems will be an added advantage.
- Experience in IT security
SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
- Certifications in CCNA (Switching and Routing).
- IT security Certifications E.g. Certified Ethical Hacker or any other relevant certification
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills and work ethics
- Ability to work within established rules, regulations, Policies and practices
Method of Application
If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to meet the challenges, visit our website www.standardmedia.co.ke/recruitment to browse through the current openings/vacancies and apply not later than Friday, 30th April, 2021.
The Standard Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY FEES FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Interested and qualified? Go to
Standard Group on www.standardmedia.co.ke to apply
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