Our client is a leading tea blending, packaging and marketing company with a countrywide distribution network known for household quality tea brands and purified drinking water.
They are looking to hire a Systems Administrator. Reporting to the ICT Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and support of all Systems including the ERP and Online Systems.
Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for reviewing, analysing and occasionally modifying systems including encoding, testing, debugging, installation and support of new and existing application systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop new applications by analysing user requirements, constructing workflows & diagrams, studying design capabilities and writing specifications.
- Spearhead the design and development of database structures to meet the business requirements and anticipated technological innovations.
- Devise, develop and implement disaster recovery procedures for all systems running in the organization.
- Plan and execute database IT Security measures, performance monitoring and maintenance procedures.
- Monitor and manage system bugs and communicate with system vendors on change requests, updates and support requests.
- Document and communicate complex software problems that are beyond internal support to relevant software vendors for resolution and patches.
- Investigate and resolve ERP functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting existing systems.
- Review the current manual processes with the view of developing relevant applications or integrating stand-alone systems to the main ERP.
- Ensure databases are always available to users by implementing high availability and disaster recovery options.
- Enhance existing and developing new ERP reports to aid in critical business decisions and for performance review.
- Analyse data contained in all systems and identify any data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems as well as providing SQL administration to live and test environments.
- Spearhead business intelligence efforts by identifying the correct reporting system to generate effective dashboard reports and alerts.
- Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the ICT Manager within the scope of the position.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, ICT, Engineering or related fields.
- At least Six (6) years’ experience in a busy IT environment with strong background in programming and systems development.
- Possession of Microsoft Certified Solution developer.Net (MCSD.Net)
- Practical knowledge and programming of Microsoft SQL Databases and Crystal Reports.
- Fully familiar with Microsoft technologies with special emphasis on Web/Internet programming using ASP.net/IIS, Visual BASIC as front-end development tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or later version as back-end databases.
- Proficiency in enterprise reporting tools including Crystal Report.
- Good understanding of Active Directory, Windows 2008 & later operating system, Exchange 2010 Mail server.
How to apply:
Apply Now via our recruitment portal. This will require you to create a profile; in addition attach your detailed and up to date CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements, indicating your current as well as your expected remuneration.
Applications must be received by close of business dd-mm-yy
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
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