Systems Administrator - Cotec Security Group Limited
Information Technology
Nairobi
Published On:
31st, July 2023
Closes on:
15th, August 2023
Job closed
Job Description
We are a leading integrated security solutions provider with a presence in all major urban centers within the country. We specialize in providing professional integrated security products, services, and solutions. We are looking for a detail-oriented problem-solver to join our team as a systems administrator.
Responsibilities:
The Systems Administrator will manage network servers, maintain, upgrade and manage our software, hardware and ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure.
- Manage network servers and technology tools
- Set up accounts and workstations
- Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
- Identify system requirements and install upgrades
- Maintains, secure and upgrade a web system
- Create a backup and safeguard the data
- Perform account setup for new and old employees
- Track emerging technologies and implement them in the organization
- Monitor the use of hardware and software and ensure all software are licensed.
- Identify and evaluate the risks and their mitigation factors (ATAC) and a disaster recovery plan.
- Develop, implement and monitor company’s ICT policy, practices for data protection, interne use, e-mail, security and ICT resource management.
- Develop hardware, software and the network solutions throughout the company, to meet management, operational and administrative needs.
- Provide support and guidance to staff and management in the use of ICT and provide feedback.
- Train staff on a wide range of applications used in the company.
- Submit monthly quarterly management reports on ICT use and cost and demonstrate best value in provision of products and services.
- Advise management on new ICT technologies that leverage the company ahead of the industry in order to continuously improve efficiency.
- Ensure full automation of relevant company activities.
- Assist in publicity materials designing and continuous website and other publicity materials updating.
- Assist in various e-portal access as and when required, like during tender processes.
- Consistently evaluate and modify system’s performance as and when required.
- Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
- Maintain integrity of the network, server development, and security.
- Ensure that network connectivity throughout the company’s LAN / WAN infrastructure is at par with technical considerations.
- Design and deploy network: maintain network servers such as file servers, and VPN gateways.
- Develop and update company websites and update company social media forums.
- Ensure daily backup of company data.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator or similar role.
- Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and other data communication systems such as intranets or internet within their company.
- Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery.
- Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms.
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Resourcefulness: you should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly.
- Solid knowledge of business information systems, major ERP Systems, Hotel Point of Sales Systems and Door Lock Systems.
- Working knowledge of SAP business software applications.
- Familiarity with programming languages like Visual Basic, C++ and Java.
- Familiarity with network firewall such as Sophos.
- Should be well conversant with Cyber Security.
- Basic graphics design and online marketing skills.
- Ability to explain technical details.
- Excellent analytical skills.
Academic Qualifications
- BSc/Ba/Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) is a plus.
- CCNA Certificate
- Minimum 5 years’ experience
Job Location: Nairobi, with frequent travelling to other cities and towns.