Job Summary: Manages the network and server infrastructure of the company.

Job Description:

• Manage daily operations of network and server infrastructure
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations
• Review all IT platforms to deliver solutions and process improvements for the company
• Manage Company Help Desk by resolving cases within stipulated time frame
• Manage business connectivity issues and ensure security of data, network access and backup systems
• Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time;
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes
• Preserve assets, information security and control structure, ensuring that IT activities are within the limits of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness
• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance
• Comply with Group’s processes and policies as set out and stated in the ANSA McAL Blue Book
• Any other duties, which may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field from a recognized tertiary level educational institution
• 5 years’ Managerial experience in an Information Technology department completing programming type projects
• Sound knowledge of application development environments and practices – knowledge of PHP or NET would be an asset
• Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery and SQL
• Sound knowledge of database systems – knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle environment would be an asset
• Sound knowledge of designing and implementing business intelligence reports
• Experience in support to system end-users
• Proven track record in:
• Developing and maintaining software application systems
• Reviewing, analyzing, and maintaining application systems (including e.g. coding, testing, debugging and installation)
• Ensuring availability and serviceability of application systems

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and good oral and written communication
• Negotiation skills
• Problem solving and coordination skills
• Analyzing budgets