Principal ICT Officer Job KMTC

IT Jobs, KMTC Jobs. Principal ICT Officer manages ICT systems, infrastructure, and IT operations, requiring a Computer Science/IT Bachelor’s degree, professional ICT certifications (Database, Security, ITIL, Network, or Admin), and 9+ years experience (3+ as Senior ICT Officer). Full-time role in Kenya.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have; 

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years of which should have been in the grade of Senior ICT Officer or in a comparable position; 
• Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Informatics and Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Security and Forensics, Business Information Technology, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution. 
• ICT Certificates from a reputable institution in any of the following:- Database Management (Oracle, SQL, DB2 or its equivalent), Information Security (CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM or its equivalent), Service Support Operations (ITIL, COBIT or its equivalent), Network Administration (CCNA, HCNA, N+, HP or its equivalent), System Administration (MCSE, Linux, Unix or its equivalent), or Software Development (Java, Visual Studio, Python, Oracle, or its equivalent). 
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution; 
• Membership to a professional body where applicable; and 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with user departments and ensuring ICT service delivery;
• Supervising, delegating and allocating tasks, help desk tickets within a functional area; mentoring and providing guidance for the ICT team;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluating ICT projects;
• Ensuring the development of local area networks (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) for the College;
• Participating in development of ICT policies, standards, guidelines and strategies;
• Analyzing, designing, developing, testing, implementing and monitoring ICT systems; Providing advanced user support;
• Maintaining and supporting ICT systems;
• Training end users on ICT systems; Repairing and maintaining ICT equipment; Receiving, installing, certifying and configuring ICT equipment;
• Maintaining and updating website and portals; Configuring and Maintaining Local Area Networks and Wide Area networks;
• Updating and maintaining ICT equipment inventory; Preparing ICT technical specifications and user manuals and documentations;
• Ensuring adherence to systems documentation standards; Designing, scheduling and managing training for users; Preparing performance reports for ICT staff; Training ICT staff and ensuring proper skills acquisition and performance of duties; and Providing input to the development of annual ICT budget.

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