Job Summary
Join a leading a consulting firm and be responsible for performing IT specialist role and ensure that computer hardware and software, as well as networks and servers, work consistently and correctly. Install programs, configure networks and databases, and provide assistance to end users.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:4 years
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
1. Install and Configure Networks: work directly with an organization’s servers and networks, performing setup, enhancement, and maintenance tasks. Ensures that employees’ work stations can successfully connect to networks and access business-critical data at all times. You may also configure network security settings and connect peripheral devices, like printers and scanners that are used by multiple users.
2. Manage Databases: Build an organization’s database architecture so that data is correctly stored and easily accessible. This can involve setting up data storage and retrieval protocols, adjusting permissions, and maintaining data security and integrity during migrations, backups, and day-to-day use. Utilise your expertise in database programs and languages to support enterprise-wide database access.
3. Provide User Support: Provide direct support to users across the organization. This can include helping set up hardware or software, diagnosing connectivity or data access problems, answering questions about hardware or software, and helping users access shared drives and devices.
4. Manage Information Security: Maintain information security throughout the organization. This include monitoring access logs and building database security procedures. They may also set up antivirus programs at work stations, develop policies for email security, and perform periodic data audits and backups to prevent information loss and unauthorized access.
5. Troubleshoot Systems and Hardware: Troubleshooting systems and hardware, particularly after server migration or an organization-wide update. Identification of issues with new hardware or software and works with users or on the back end of servers to quickly resolve those issues and prevent delays. You will prepare reports on hardware and software performance and highlight any issues as part of this role.
6. Cameras and CCTV System. Installation, configuration and management of CCTV cameras.
7. Up skilling and Training: Up skilling and training of all company employees on the use of IT and computer systems and Microsoft programmes.
IT Specialist Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a large organisation
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Computer Science, along with the following skills:
o CCNA Cisco Networks
o Various programming Skills
o Proficient in all Microsoft programmes
o Hardware and software configuration – Need a great deal of knowledge about hardware and software configuration for servers, networks, computers, and peripherals
o Information security – this role requires extensive familiarity with information security practices and procedures to protect organization data from intrusion or corruption
o Problem-solving skills – You will be required troubleshoot networks, computers, and devices, so practical creative and technical problem-solving is a must
o Communication skills – effective written and verbal communication skills are vital in this role
o Time management – Your role will require moving between duties and responsibilities to effectively prioritize and manage own schedule and deliver on core commitments
Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe your background is suitable for this role. (No more than 300 words)
Applications without an accompanying cover letter may not be considered further. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
1. Install and Configure Networks: work directly with an organization’s servers and networks, performing setup, enhancement, and maintenance tasks. Ensures that employees’ work stations can successfully connect to networks and access business-critical data at all times. You may also configure network security settings and connect peripheral devices, like printers and scanners that are used by multiple users.
2. Manage Databases: Build an organization’s database architecture so that data is correctly stored and easily accessible. This can involve setting up data storage and retrieval protocols, adjusting permissions, and maintaining data security and integrity during migrations, backups, and day-to-day use. Utilise your expertise in database programs and languages to support enterprise-wide database access.
3. Provide User Support: Provide direct support to users across the organization. This can include helping set up hardware or software, diagnosing connectivity or data access problems, answering questions about hardware or software, and helping users access shared drives and devices.
4. Manage Information Security: Maintain information security throughout the organization. This include monitoring access logs and building database security procedures. They may also set up antivirus programs at work stations, develop policies for email security, and perform periodic data audits and backups to prevent information loss and unauthorized access.
5. Troubleshoot Systems and Hardware: Troubleshooting systems and hardware, particularly after server migration or an organization-wide update. Identification of issues with new hardware or software and works with users or on the back end of servers to quickly resolve those issues and prevent delays. You will prepare reports on hardware and software performance and highlight any issues as part of this role.
6. Cameras and CCTV System. Installation, configuration and management of CCTV cameras.
7. Up skilling and Training: Up skilling and training of all company employees on the use of IT and computer systems and Microsoft programmes.
IT Specialist Skills and Qualifications
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a large organisation
• At least a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Computer Science, along with the following skills:
o CCNA Cisco Networks
o Various programming Skills
o Proficient in all Microsoft programmes
o Hardware and software configuration – Need a great deal of knowledge about hardware and software configuration for servers, networks, computers, and peripherals
o Information security – this role requires extensive familiarity with information security practices and procedures to protect organization data from intrusion or corruption
o Problem-solving skills – You will be required troubleshoot networks, computers, and devices, so practical creative and technical problem-solving is a must
o Communication skills – effective written and verbal communication skills are vital in this role
o Time management – Your role will require moving between duties and responsibilities to effectively prioritize and manage own schedule and deliver on core commitments
Please include a cover letter with your application outlining why you believe your background is suitable for this role. (No more than 300 words)
Applications without an accompanying cover letter may not be considered further. Only candidates shortlisted will be contacted
