Profile SummaryA highly strategic and analytic individual with an extensive technological background who will plan, coordinate, direct, and design IT-related activities for the organization. In the course of duty, the individual would be reporting directly to the Managing Director and would also work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. The individual would be responsible for defining and implementing the company’s IT policies and procedures, in accordance with best practices.Responsibilities
Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software and peripherals
Benchmark, analyze, report and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems in order to increase productivity and profit
Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analysis for IT spending and initiatives
Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for security (internet, data etc.), disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision
Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for technology implementations
Oversee the development and management of ecommerce and online news websites
Manage financial aspects of the department, including purchasing, budgeting and budget review
Negotiate and administer vendor outsourcing, consultant contracts and service agreements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s degree in Business Administration with technology as a core component is an added advantage
Microsoft IT-related certifications, CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CISSP, CS- CISecS, MCTS
Knowledge & Experience
Should have at least 7 years’ technical and operating experience, 3 of which must have been at managerial level
Good knowledge of server operating systems (Unix, linux, Windows etc.),ERP applications and infrastructure
Knowledge of ecommerce and web development
Knowledge of cloud computing & services
Strong technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, current network hardware protocols and standards including CISCO routers, switches, and firewall management
Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development
Knowledge of network communication and security
Experience in project management, IT service delivery and operations
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership and communication skills (written and oral)
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail
Exceptional customer service orientation
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Applicants should send their applications with CV’s specifying the position of interest to: recruitment@pragmatictechnologies.com
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