Financial Reporting Centre Employment Opportunities in Kenya

11) Financial Reporting Centre Network administrator Employment Opportunities in Kenya

Network administrator
Vacancy No. FRC/12/2017
Number of Posts: One (1)

a) Position Description
Reporting to the Director IT Services, the Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades and monitoring network performance.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Establish network specifications by conferring with users, analyse workflow, access, information, and security requirements, design router administration, including interface configuration and routing protocols.

Establish and maintain an effective network by evaluating network performance issues, including: availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency; planning and executing the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment; defining network policies and procedures; establishing connections and firewalls.

Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning, troubleshoot network problems and escalating problems to vendor.

Secure network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation and maintain proper documentation.

Prepare users by designing and conducting training programmes, provide references and support.

Upgrade network by conferring with vendors, developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements.

Meet financial requirements by submitting information for budgets and monitor expenses.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintain personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Protect the FRC's information.

Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

c) Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in computer science; in computer software/computer systems engineering; electronics; or information technology.

Four (4) to six (6) years’ network administration experience in a financial institution, government agency, international organization or relevant private sector organization.

Network Administration/System Engineer certification will be an added advantage.

d) Additional Skills and Competencies

Understanding of the FRC's responsibilities together with a working knowledge of Kenya's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regime.

Network Performance Tuning.

Local Area Network (LAN) knowledge.

Network Design and Implementation.

Communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Good organizational skills.

Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.

The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Awareness of business IT requirements.

A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.

12) Financial Reporting Centre Information security administrator Kenya Employment Opportunities
Information security administrator
Vacancy No. FRC/13/2017
Number of Posts:] One (1)

[a) Position Description Reporting to the Director IT Services, he/she is responsible of providing security of |nformation/ data, infrastructure and risk sen/ices through use of innovative tools, techniques to prevent, detect and close down any

emerging systems threats.

b) Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the information security policy and accompanying standards, procedures and guidance.

Conduct a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement. Run security audits and risk assessments.

Deliver new security technology approaches and implement next generation solutions.

Oversee the management of the IT security department, giving leadership to the team and develop staff.

Driving change projects and building new IT capabilities. Develop and implement business continuity plans to ensure service is continuous when a change programme is introduced or a security breach occurs or in the event that the disaster recovery plan needs to be triggered.

Protect the intellectual property of the organisation at all times. Devise strategies and implement IT solutions to minimise the risk of cyber-attacks.

Communicate digital programmes and strategy to a range of stakeholders.

Promote security awareness by developing and implementing a security awareness and training programmes.

Manage the IT security budget and communicating this with the appropriate parties.

c) Educational Qualifications and Work Experience

A Bachelor's degree in computer science; in computer software/computer systems engineering; electronics; or information technology.

Four (4) to six (6) years’ Information Security experience in a financial institution, government agency, international organization or relevant private sector organization.

Information Security certification will be an added advantage.

d) Additional Skills and Competencies

Understanding of the FRC's responsibilities together with a working knowledge of Kenya's anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing regime.

A good working knowledge of information security including ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard

Communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Problem-solving and good analytical skills.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Good organizational skills.

Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.

The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Awareness of business IT requirements.

A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology.

How to apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to submit their applications via email to the email address esdfrc@kpmg.co.ke quoting the reference number of the vacancy on the subject line.
The application shall include:
a) A detailed CV
b) Current and expected remuneration
c) Contact information of three references
d) Scanned Copies of academic and professional certificates Applications close 25 August 2017 at 1700 Hrs The financial reporting centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring the following documents during the interviews;
a) Copies of clearance certificates from the organizations mentioned above.
b) Original copies of academic and professional certificates.