South Nyanza Sugar Company Assistant Manager, Network and Infrastructure Jobs in Kenya

South Nyanza Sugar Company Assistant Manager, Network and Infrastructure Jobs in Kenya; Reporting to Manager, ICT, the position is responsible for planning, implementing and
maintaining the Company’s Network, Hardware, Related Software, and Communications
Infrastructure.

Specific responsibilities will include:

i. Assessing the performance and availability of hardware and software related to servers,
storage, networks, and communication systems;

ii. Designing, implementing, maintaining and upgrading new technologies including
LAN/WLAN performance and monitoring tools, software and data backup
technologies;

iii. Ensuring that all the ICT Systems are up to date, have valid licenses and maintenance
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iv. Periodically review and update departmental policies and procedures on network and
hardware;

v. Work collaboratively with management to identify and prioritise institutional needs,
develop cost/benefit analysis, IT budgets, schedules and capacity plans;

vi. Supervising and monitoring of network and infrastructure staff, prioritizing work,
infrastructure design, continuous quality improvement and staff development;

vii. Analysing and identify infrastructure requirements and initiate improvements projects;

viii. Overseeing installation, configuration and maintenance of multiplatform systems
hardware, software and components including virtualisation of hardware;

ix. Ensuring minimum interruption to ICT Systems by maintaining and troubleshooting all
networks and computer-related downtimes;

x. Ensure effective and efficient security systems that ensure network, systems and data
security and recovery from internal and external security threats;

xi. Facilitate automation of all offices including inter-office communication including
securing and maintaining the register of all ICT hardware and equipment;


xii. Establish a strong working relationship with external support partners in order to
enhance productivity and manage costs including vendor negotiations,
hardware/software selection, , and vendor escalation;

xiii. Developing implementation plan of the ICT Strategy and policies on Networks and
Infrastructure;

xiv. Developing of procedures and tools to ensure that users are accorded fast responses to
the front to end ICT users;

xv. Developing, maintaining and improving the Service Level Agreement on all the
functions to improve efficiency in the Networks and Infrastructure Division;

xvi. Providing technical guidance on all matters related to High Availability, Redundancies,
Backups and Recovery of the ICT Systems;

xvii. Developing of Technical Specification documents of all ICT Projects and Equipment and
ensuring that the product delivered meets the initial specifications;

xviii. Ensuring timely implementation, monitoring & Completion of ICT projects within your
division;

xix. Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT business disaster management
strategies to ensure Company’s network systems, establishments and the physical
environment, data and users are protected against cyber-attacks, risk exposure,
unauthorized access, data loss and corruption;

xx. Performing duties that might arise from time to time as directed by the HICT.

Job Specification

 Master Degree in the relevant field will be an added advantage

 Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business
Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, or equivalent
qualification from a recognized University;

 Certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other network security
certifications, Microsoft Server 2019 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2023 are a MUST
HAVE.

 Proficiency in project management, excellent communication skills, and often industry
certifications like IT Security/Cybercrime, COBIT/ITIL, CCNA or equivalent shall be
considered as an added advantage.

 Familiarity with a mid to large ICT business enterprises preferred

 Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills

 Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;

 Senior Management Course will be an added advantage;

 Membership to professional Body where applicable.

 Computer Proficiency.

 Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

How to Apply


Applications with detailed curriculum vitae indicating current position, qualifications, work experience,
current and expected remuneration, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials,
copy of national identity card, names of at least three (3) referees and day time telephone contact should
be addressed to the contact below.
Applications should be sent by registered mail, courier, or hand delivered to SonySugar Headquarters,
Sare-Awendo along Kisii-Migori Road or sent via email to administration@sonysugar.co.ke

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