EPZA Principal ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

EPZA Principal ICT Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

The jobholder is responsible for implementing the approved departmental work plans, policies, processes and procedures to support business objectives; The holder will be responsible for Security, databases and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Execute approved section’s work plans and budgets

Assist in the Preparation and submission all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the
department

Assist in the Identification of training needs for the departmental staff

Participate in the development and review of the ICT strategy

Mentor and coach departmental staff

Participate as an alternate member to the ICT manager in various committees in the Institution

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Manage the network infrastructure from a design, implementation, planning, and
installation and support point of view

Monitor the utilization of the network systems and forecast and advice on capacity changes; reporting status to management. Identifying problems and bringing them to the Manager’s attention with sufficient lead-time to avert crises

Undertake on-going maintenance (housekeeping, health checks etc.) and maintain Technical Documentation for the systems, user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades

Plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work focusing on advanced security, voice and wireless solutions.

Plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work focusing on advanced security, voice, PABX’s and wireless solutions.

Facilitate the availability of hardware and software relating to servers, storage, network
and communication systems for optimal performance and work towards minimal downtime of infrastructure;

Develop policies on LAN/WAN availability, utilization and monitoring, and update departmental policies and procedures on network management;

Liaise with the ICT Manager in identifying and prioritizing institutional infrastructure needs, develop cost/benefit analysis and capacity plans and collaborate with other functions in determining departmental specific needs;

Carry out regular audits and tests of the network infrastructure and apply necessary corrective measures.

Facilitate automation of all EPZA’s network and infrastructure to improve inter-office communication;

Establish a strong working relationship with external suppliers in order to enhance productivity and manage costs, through negotiations and systems error escalations.

Formulate and implement information security strategies; directing system control development and access management, monitoring, control, and evaluation.

Implement effective and efficient security measures that ensure network, systems and data security and recovery from internal and external security threats. These include network EPZA data access policies and restrictions

Assess the Authority’s information security measures, such as Unified Threat Management Devices, firewalls, anti-virus software and passwords, to identify any weak points that

might make information systems vulnerable to attack.

Carry out simulated attacks to test the efficiency of EPZA’s security measures and prioritize security coverage to ensure that strategically important data, such as member
registration information, receives the highest levels of protection.

Provide training for EPZA employees, explaining security risks and demonstrating good
practices, such as using strong passwords and protecting data when they use mobile
devices outside the office.
q) Set up procedures and automated processes to monitor the status of computers and networks to detect unusual patterns of behaviour and respond as necessary

Analyse reports generated by the monitoring system to identify trends that might indicate a future risk;

Prepare and submit monthly reports on the security levels of EPZA information

Establishes system safeguards by directing disaster preparedness development; conducting preparedness tests

Advice the ICT Manager on critical security issues;recommending risk-reduction solutions

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:

Participate in the preparation of budgets

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution;

Decision Making:

Makes strategic, operational and financial decisions for the section

Plans the work of subordinates

Assigns work to subordinates

Monitors subordinates work performance

Working conditions:

Work predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

Masters Degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from a recognized Institution;

Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology or Computer Science or a related field from a recognized Institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Have attended Management Course lasting not less than 2 weeks from a recognized Institution

Memberships to a relevant professional body

Relevant IT Certification

Meets the provision of Chapter six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience required.

Have Six (6) years’ experience with three (3) years served in the position of Senior ICT Officer or similar position in the Public Service or reputable organization.

Need to know: Attributes:

• ICT proficiency

• Good communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Attention to details

How to Apply

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