Assistant Manager, IT Assets
The Position
Reporting to the IT Assets Manager, the role provides support to
the deployment of end user hardware and related software, ensuring that all
components are maintained and work reliably to meet the Bank’s needs and to
promote the effective use of new and existing technology. Maintenance of an
inventory database containing information regarding deployed hardware.
Assistant Manager -IT Assets Job Key
Responsibilities
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To perform deployments of new
hardware in adherence to the Bank’s standards and best practice.
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Determine and enforce end user
hardware specifications and configuration standards
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Receive faulty hardware from the end
users, diagnose, repair and/or escalate to the vendor for repair as necessary.
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Research, testing and implementation
of new hardware technology and related software as needed to enhance
performance of existing equipment
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Carry out periodic audit of the
bank’s hardware to ensure that it tallies with records held in the bank’s books
and ensure that the bank’s data is eradicated from hardware components that are
due for disposal.
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Ensure implementation of Business
Continuity Process as per bank set guidelines and standards and preparation,
documentation and maintenance of computer hardware assets inventory and
management standards as per the bank guidelines. adequate
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Collaborate with other IT staff to
ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling
business objectives and processes
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Participate in system acquisition
process
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Create and maintaining best practice
policies and procedures for business users; ensuring that there are adequate
controls around that all service improvements are managed effectively and meet
the needs of the organization
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Implement and adhere to regular
systems maintenance policies and procedures, including change request
mechanisms and update schedules to ensure optimum up-time and service
availability
Qualifications for the Assistant
Manager -IT Assets Job
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A Bachelor’s degree in IT or related
sciences
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IT qualifications such as MCSE, ITIL,
Comptia A+
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At least four (4) years’ experience
in relevant IT field.
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Practical knowledge of end user
hardware and related peripherals
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Knowledge of mass deployment and
support solutions (cloning, System Centre Configuration Management, patch management)
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Experience in Unix Operating systems
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Good knowledge of Network Services
(DHCP, DNS, File Sharing) and related protocols
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Good knowledge of Active Directory
Domain Services
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Database management systems skills on
MS SQL , MySQL or Oracle will be an added advantage
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Formal IT Assets Management
Certification is a definite plus
The above positions are demanding roles for which the Bank will
provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to
meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed
CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and
telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by Monday,
5th December, 2016
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
NB: In the event that you are successful, we will require that
you provide us with a Certificate of Good Conduct that is not more than 6months
old.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.