Officer Software Development /Systems Engineer at CPF Consulting

Job purpose:


The jobholder is responsible for implementing the IT System strategic plans and designing specifications aimed at the computerisation and networking of all functions, activities and processes in order to enhance organisational effectiveness.


Key duties and responsibilities:


Implement the systems security management and ensure all components of the system are optimally configured to avoid any bottlenecks and downtime of operations
Implement the review of systems and technical support on all applications; hardware, software, solar and network issues and make reports on any area needing urgent attention
Participate in backups and restorations activities in relation to antivirus and general information backup to ensure protection of information
Carry out regular testing and evaluation on both hardware systems and software programmes existing to determine their effectiveness, reliability and compatibility
Implement risk on information assets and ensure vulnerability identification, management of system security breaches and business continuity planning is done in a quick manner
Carry out extensive research in light of the ICT field and ensure adaption of relevant trends in the field that will be beneficial to LITES
Maintain information technology systems, repair and maintain hardware systems to avoid minimal to no disruption of services
Monitor all installed systems and infrastructure and prepare weekly status reports for management decision making
Test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools and ensure they are running optimally
Proactively carry out random system tests to ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
Test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time


Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
Academic & Professional Qualifications/Memberships to professional bodies:


Bachelor's' Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field from a recognised institution


Experience Required:


At least 4 years relevant experience in a similar organisation or busy function