Job Ref: TECH 02/2010
- Reporting to Senior Manager, Office Automation and Enterprise Solutions
Key Responsibilities
The major responsibilities of this position will be to:
- To determine end user requirements and provide IT leadership throughout the process of systems acquisition and implementation
- To provide support for the Credit Appraisal System and other departmental applications
- To research on improvements, implement and support the bank’s electronic messaging and collaboration systems
- To ensure the bank’s network is at all times protected by implementing and supporting endpoint protection such as antivirus, host‐based intrusion prevention, patch management solution, internet gateways and content filtering systems
- To enforce the bank’s ICT policies for good IT governance by ensuring that installations, systems configurations and user practices adhere to industry standards and best practices
- To ensure systems uptime, availability and security of key applications such as for credit appraisal, email and internet connectivity
- To enforce and manage disaster recovery strategies ‐ Plan and implement to ensure recoverability in case of systems failure
- To evaluate and implement new service delivery channels made possible through the use of emerging technologies such as internet/web and mobile telephony
- To give effective application and end user support to the KCB Group on various automation solutions
- To research and make positive advocacy on the adoption of new innovative technologies that support the bank’s strategy
The Person
For the above position, the successful applicants should have: ‐
- A Bachelors of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognised University
- Be a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (including but not limited to Windows Server, Exchange Server, Windows Infrastructure, ISA/Forefront TMG) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Enterprise Messaging and/or Enterprise Administration.
- Possession of additional IT qualifications and Certified Information System Auditor or Certified Information Security Manager will be a definite advantage
In particular, the applicant should have at least 3‐5 years working experience in:‐
- Working with Windows 200x/ Windows XP /Vista /Windows7 (both server‐side and client operating systems)
- Deep insight of LDAP, in particular Windows 2003/8 Active Directory implementation and administration, including but not limited to Group Policy Objects, Federation Services, etc
- Administration of a Windows 200x based network and network protocols. A good and practical understanding of TCP/IP and related services such as DNS, WINS and DHCP is required
- SQL Server 2005/8 Administration and performance tuning. Knowledge of SQL programming will be an added advantage
- E‐messaging and collaboration infrastructure using MS Exchange server 2003/ /2007/2010, Blackberry Enterprise Server administration and Related clients (MS Outlook, Outlook Web Access, Outlook Web Application, Push email (email to mobile)
- Internet connectivity, security, content provision and filtering using MS ISA 2006, MS Threat Management Gateway
- Good insight and experience in IT Security related issues such as user rights assignment and access control
- Demonstrated understanding of centralized administration and monitoring of antivirus, host‐based intrusion prevention, patch management and other endpoint security implementations
- Demonstrate understanding in contract negotiation, vendor SLA management
- Good knowledge of Office productivity software; MS Office Suite
- Good understanding of networking principles such as IP addressing and routing
- Good knowledge of the workings of the internet, firewalls and VPN technology
- Some working knowledge of PC hardware
- Knowledge of RedHat Linux and or Sun Solaris will be an added advantage
For the above position, successful applicants should have the following attributes: ‐
- Ability to work conscientiously and independently with minimal supervision. This calls for a person of high integrity and motivation, willing to work long and odd hours and willingness to travel out of station.
- Be a team player with the ability to network with other staff to obtain high standard of performance
- Possess sound negotiation, excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Good Planning and analytical skills
- Be pleasant, outgoing, aggressive and self‐driven
These positions are very demanding and a very attractive and competitive package for the right candidate will be offered.
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e‐mail and telephone contacts quoting the job title or reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by 11th June 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
