British-American Investments Company (Kenya) Ltd. (Britam) is
one of East Africa’s leading financial services provider, offering life
insurance, health insurance and property/casualty insurance products as well as
unit trust, asset management and property investment.
The company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve our ambitious performance objectives, we are seeking to fill the following positions with individuals who are proactive, self driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission which is to provide outstanding financial services to our customers.
Senior Systems Developer
(REF: BAG/IT/6)
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Systems Development, the jobholder will be responsible for the design and development of business applications in line with defined business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Systems Development, the jobholder will be responsible for the design and development of business applications in line with defined business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design
and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and /or back-end
database tier(s) for business applications.
- Conduct
business user requirements analysis and specifications for solutions to
complex business problems and formulate designs for the solutions.
- Perform
data modeling to analyze and specify data structures within an application
system; developing database objects and structures for data storage,
retrieval and reporting according to specifications
- Create
test plans, test data sets and perform automated testing to ensure all
components of the developed systems meet specifications
- Research
and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality
improvements for various procedures and applications.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
in Computer Science or technical-related field
- Certification
in Database Systems (RDBMS).
- Certified
Solution Developer
- 3+
years development experience with any modern programming tools/Platforms
e.g. .NET, Java, Ruby, PHP, Action Script, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, HTML5,
CSS, jQuery Mobile, PhoneGap
- 3
years’ experience with RDMS preferably MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL,
Sybase, and Informix.
- Experience
with web servers and application servers e.g. Apache, IIS, Apache Tomcat,
JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic.
- Experience
in data warehousing, business analytics, knowledge in Business Systems
Modelling and data retrieval.
- Knowledge
of Mobile infrastructure, Internet technologies, ecommerce and e-payment
technologies, Unix user skills.
- Experience
in processes and procedures management.
Key Skills/Specialization: Database
Systems
Senior Applications Support Analyst
(REF: BAG/IT/7)
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Applications Support the incumbent will be responsible for Administration, maintenance maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications and reinforce quality standards and adherence to business best practice, adding value to business processes and significantly contributing to the operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Applications Support the incumbent will be responsible for Administration, maintenance maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications and reinforce quality standards and adherence to business best practice, adding value to business processes and significantly contributing to the operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
first line and second line support
and maintenance services to all business
applications. Proactive monitoring of various production systems for
performance, availability and other critical parameters
- Ensure
adequate monitoring systems that provide timely, accurate, real-time, and
historical data on performance and other critical parameters
- Maintenance
and administration of all business applications
- Ensure
business applications are adequately sized
to meet SLA’s with the business
- Ensure
data quality and integrity in all business applications
- Document
and update processes and procedures in use for business applications
- Providing
and monitoring SLAs and OLAs
- Provide
expert management of business applications incidents, root cause analysis,
management of problems and closure of recurring incidents
- Creating
system testing requirements and high quality supportability requirements
- Testing
new products and systems functionality before deployment into production
environments
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
in science/Engineering/Computer Science
- IT
Service Management - ITIL Certification
- Minimum
of 3+ years’ experience in a networked and dynamic IT environment, 2+
years Knowledge of applications support and database administration
- Familiarity
with Knowledge of software, hardware, systems administration, and network
technology
- Strong
technical skill/knowledge in business applications especially CRM and
Enterprise systems
- Self-motivated,
self-starter who works well in a fast pace, growth orientated
entrepreneurial environment
- Advanced
Knowledge in SQL
- Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
is crucial
Key Skills/Specialization: SQL
IT Security Analyst
(REF: BAG/IT/11)
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Manager IT Security, the incumbent will be responsible for the design, implementation and management of information security policies, standards and procedures. The job holder is also responsible for the selection of appropriate security solutions, and oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager IT Security, the incumbent will be responsible for the design, implementation and management of information security policies, standards and procedures. The job holder is also responsible for the selection of appropriate security solutions, and oversight of any vulnerability audits and assessments.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring
authorised access by investigating improper access, revoking access,
reporting violations, monitoring information requests and recommending
improvements
- Research,
identification and implementation of new IT security solutions
- Performing
computer and/or network security vulnerability assessments and scans to
identify evaluate and mitigate security risks, threats and
vulnerabilities.
- Audit
(SAS70 & PCI) systems to ensure compliance with mandated policies
- Reviews
log files across the network.
- Monitor
and maintain security systems in accordance with corporate policies
investigate security violations and breaches and report such violations as
necessary.
- Developing
security awareness by providing orientation, educational programs, and
on-going communication.
- Coordinate
the Disaster Recovery, business continuity planning and regular quality
assurance and testing.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
in Computer Science/Technology Management
- Knowledge
in software, Hardware, Systems Administration, Network Technology
- Professional
Information Security qualifications: CISM/CISA/GIAC
- 2+
years of experience in network, server or application security positions
- 2
+ years Information Security & Compliance experience – in penetration
testing and vulnerability assessments, IDS/Firewalls/VPN Administration,
content filters, Security scan tools, Network and Systems Administration
- Experience
and expertise with ethical hacking, firewall and intrusion
detection/prevention technologies, secure coding practices and threat
modeling
- Must
have good working experience and knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux
operating systems
- Knowledge
and understanding of the implementation of COBIT & ISO17799
- Experience
in designing and delivering employee security awareness training.
- Strong
understanding of IP, TCP/IP, and other network administration protocols.
- Experience
with network device IOS installation, configuration and backup and
restoration
Key Skills/Specialization: CISM,
CISA
Information Systems Auditor
(REF: BAG/IA/12)
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager – IS, the jobholder will ensure that the Group’s Information Systems policies and procedures as stipulated in the operating companies’ systems and procedures manuals, and all the relevant legal and regulatory requirements, are complied with; the group’s exposure to risk is reduced; the group’s assets are safeguarded; and all the group’s transactions are completely and accurately recorded.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager – IS, the jobholder will ensure that the Group’s Information Systems policies and procedures as stipulated in the operating companies’ systems and procedures manuals, and all the relevant legal and regulatory requirements, are complied with; the group’s exposure to risk is reduced; the group’s assets are safeguarded; and all the group’s transactions are completely and accurately recorded.
Key Responsibilities
- Study,
understand, and document every area being audited within the Group’s
diversified operations, and make recommendations for
improvement
- Develop,
information systems audit programmes giving special attention to potential
risk areas
- Carry
out detailed audit tests on all the Group’s automated systems in
accordance with the approved Annual Audit Plan
- Gather
adequate audit evidence to support findings and suggestions for
improvement. The jobholder will make appropriate judgment as to the best
method to use in gathering audit evidence, depending on the actual
circumstances encountered in the field
- Carrying
out pre – implementation reviews of projects requiring acquisition
of new IT software/hardware and assessing their technical viability
- Reviewing
the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls on new information
systems and system changes on existing systems
- Carrying
out post implementation reviews of newly installed information systems and
system changes within the Group
- Reviewing
security controls on all the Group’s information systems
- Reviewing
internal controls on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
- Writing
detailed draft reports including audit findings, implications and
recommendations and discussing them with auditee management and other
relevant personnel.
- Writing
final reports including findings, implications, recommendations,
management comments and implementation schedule
- Performing
post – implementation reviews of previous audit recommendations and
reporting on implementation status
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelors
degree in information Systems from a reputable University
- Qualification
in CISA or CIA
Key Skills/Specialization: CISA,
CIA
Senior IT Business Analyst
(REF: BAG/IT/5)
(REF: BAG/IT/5)
Nature and Scope of Work
Reporting to the Manager - IT Business Analyst and Solutions Architect, the jobholder’s role is to be the liaison between business users and the Information Technology team in as far as creating automated business solutions is concerned.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager - IT Business Analyst and Solutions Architect, the jobholder’s role is to be the liaison between business users and the Information Technology team in as far as creating automated business solutions is concerned.
Key Responsibilities
- Gathering,
detailing, documenting and analyzing business requirements in a format
that is useful to business end users and technical developers.
- Propose
ways in which the existing processes and systems can be used or changed to
meet new business requirements.
- Point
out and identify new systems needed to meet business requirements, within
the context of a well-established Enterprise IT Architecture.
- Ensure
requirements are approved by stakeholders before development can commence.
- Verify
and approve solution designs to ensure business requirements have been met
and ensure requirements are testable and generate testing objectives.
- Support
the RFI/RFQ and supplier selection processes and support the review of
both high level and low level design.
- Promote
proper release planning, guaranteeing adherence to business needs and
priorities.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- Degree
in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.
- Professional
qualifications in Systems development, project management, IT
architecture.
- 3+
years’ experience as a systems developer/business analyst in a busy IT
development environment, and at least 2 years in the Requirements Analysis
function
- In-depth
knowledge of software development in a development organization and
processes (e.g. software lifecycle); in-depth knowledge of both ERP and
CRM capabilities a must.
- Experience
in writing formal Use Cases and other UML tools
Key Skills/Specialization: Solution
Architect
How to apply:
Please visit http://careers.britam.co.ke
Deadline for applications is 15th March, 2013
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
