OSIEA Information Technology Officer Job

Position Available: Information Technology OfficerWe seek a dynamic, creative and committed IT Officer, able to operate in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating superior technical and leadership skills and the ability to multi-task.
Reporting to the OSIEA Finance & Administration Director, the position will also work closely with the Open Society Foundations-New York Systems Director to develop information technology strategies and services that are consistent with the business goals of OSIEA.
Supporting OSIEA staff operating in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and South Sudan, the IT Officer has the responsibility to run the IT support operations, telecommunication operation and network, backend and CLOUD server operation.
The IT Officer is also be responsible for promoting information systems standards and guidelines in compliance with Open Society Foundations IT Best Practices and Policies.
The IT Officer has the responsibilities to advise, budget, implement, and execute information systems standards and projects for all OSIEA offices.
Responsibilities:
User Support Operations

Provide technical guidance, support and training to OSIEA staff

Develop Scope of Work and manage outside consultant to provide user support services for other OSIEA country offices Network, Backend Server and CLOUD Support Operations

Monitor local area network and backend server operation to develop performance baseline for future project planning and develop proactive support planning to improve service quality and reliability

Administrate Microsoft Windows domain security and design, Grant Management System application server administration Information Systems Management

Manage project schedules and budgets.

The scope of the work includes all tasks from conception of projects to final implementation

Provide Information Systems recommendation on network, server, CLOUD and telecommunication standards and guidelinesKnowledge/Experience/Skills:

Experience in managing end-to-end IT (servers, networks, voice, desktop)

Extensive knowledge implementing Information Technology security policy and structure in Microsoft Windows, Wired and Wireless Network Access Protection and Control

Experience working with Microsoft Windows and SQL Server

Knowledge working with VMware server virtualization platform

Knowledge implementing and supporting CLOUD application

Experience working with Cisco networking equipment in layer 2 and 3 network configuration and Cisco PIX/ASA VPN Firewall configuration and troubleshootingQualifications:

Related / IT Degree preferred and / or demonstrated advancement of further tertiary education

At least 5+ years of experience in computing or related area with a focus on

Microsoft Windows Operating System, SQL application server and VMware Virtualization platform and Cisco networking

Microsoft Windows Server and other application server certification and VMware certificationAt OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
For more information: OSIEA Information Technology Officer Job in Kenya
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
No phone calls, please.
Only successful candidates will be contacted
Search Closes: January 23, 2015
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org