Job Description
A dynamic Senior IT Specialist, with an M.Sc. in Computer Science and over 10 years of hands-on extensive experience with IT Infrastructure technologies and Information Security implementation and operation in the Private Sector.
Responsibilities:
- Set up the company’s Head Office/Factory Network as well as those of the branch offices.
- Connects the company’s branch office network to the Head Office through VPN.
- Set up and manage the company's Active Directory and E-mail System, creating and adding users and archiving the mailbox when necessary.
- Set up and manage the company's Firewall using Sophos.
- Liaising with Internet Service Providers to ensure optimal service.
- Manage the company's Telecommunication Equipment using VOIP.
- Manage and connect the company's NVR to the network for remote viewing and recommend the purchase and installation of IP cameras at strategic locations.
- Manage the company's IT infrastructure/Datacenter.
- Support users and resolve issues with Office 365, Operating System, accounting package, and other IT-related issues physically and remotely using any desk and teamviewer.
- Resolve Issues with the plant PLC's by setting up remote connections to appropriate quarters over the internet.
- Recommend the Purchase of Computers and Software.
- Set up and manage a central printing system reducing cost of cartridge/stationeries.
- Oversees IT Budget and ensures cost effectiveness.
- Maintains an accurate inventory of the company’s computer hardware and software.
- Determine the timeframes for major IT projects, system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages.
- Download and Install Critical Updates and Patches.
- Set up automatic daily data backup and store backup as appropriate.
- Online tracking of devices (Company fleets) within the country
- Prepare report: (exceptional/risk management report, etc. on the movement of the devices using Geotab Checkmate, tracking software
- Daily data backup
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a Bachelor’s and M.Sc Degree in Computer Information Systems or related IT specialization.
- Requires at least 10 years of similar or related experience.
- Handson Experience and professional certification is a requirement for this role.