SOS Children’s Villages IT Assistants Jobs

SOS Children’s Villages IT Assistants Jobs

SOS Children’s Villages International

IT Assistants

Key Functions of the Job

• Maintains an efficient and effective computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance and supporting SOS Children’s Villages Kenya computer systems and Co- workers.
• Designs, installs and maintains LANs, WANs and Network segments.Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet and ICT systems
• Install and maintain network hardware and software
• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability users
• Evaluate and modify system’s performance
• Identify user needs
• Determine network and systems requirements
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment and security
• Ensure network connectivity throughout the LAN/WAN infrastructure
• Perform network address assignment
• Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration
• Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of Active Directory Services
• Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers
• Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems
• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches
• Regularly update ICT Inventory
• Design and rollout Preventive Computer Maintenance schedule to ensure computers, laptops and related devices are working effectively
• Constantly train users on ICT Systems, Infra – Structure and ICT Policies

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Diploma in IT, Computer Science or Related Professional Field
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Cyberoam Certified Network & Security Professional
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a busy LAN/WAN environment
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Customer service orientation and ability to work with minimum supervision

How to Apply

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application(stating current & expected pay) and detailed CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach us on or before 27th MAY 2015by email to: recruitment@soskenya.org Only short listed candidates will be contacted.SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and equality.