ICT Engineer - Nairobi, Kenya - Konza Technopolis

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

In 2008, the Government of Kenya approved the creation of Konza Technology City as a flagship Kenya Vision 2030 project. Vision 2030 aims to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030. As part of this vision, Konza will be a sustainable, world class technology hub and major economic driver for Kenya. Konza was initially conceived to capture the growing global Business Processing Outsourcing and Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ITES) sectors in Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -Bachelor's degree in security engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), electrical engineering or any other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.Proficiency in computer applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implements approaches to reducing operational costs while improving overall ICT facilities efficiency;Designs and Maintains physical facilities including power, cooling and other necessary infrastructure;Assesses/certifies the power, cooling, space, and weight sizing requirements for new activities in ICT facilities;Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and develop power systems and infrastructure that meet business needs;Develops and implements a facilities management program including preventative maintenance and life-cycle requirements, as well as conducting and documenting regular ICT facilities inspections;Develops and Maintains asset management plans for the ICT equipment and facilities;Implements systems and procedures to ensure that all statutory compliance systems and occupational health and safety requirements are managed and fulfilled;Implements maintenance reports and procedures;Plans by foreseeing the facility's upcoming needs and requirements;Works with support service vendors to resolve conflicts and issues when handling ICT issues;Monitors activities, procedure, and utilization within the ICT facilities to maintain policies and to comply with the regulation; andEnsures compliance with relevant ICT engineering policies, standards, and legislation.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Local area networks (LAN), Troubleshooting, Networking

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree