System Engineer at IRIS Smart Technologies Limited (ISTL)

Job Purpose

• The System Engineer, in collaboration with the relevant personnel, will design and develop the software, computer system and networks
• It is the responsibility of these personnel to ensure the safety, and security of the computer systems
• He or She has to make sure that the computer systems are working properly and are secured from hacking and virus attacks.

Job Description

• Ensure that the computer systems are working optimally and in an effective manner
• It is the responsibility of the System Engineer to update the systems regularly and in timely manner
• Ensure that the network connections to the systems are up and functioning properly
• Install software
• Develop software for monitoring system performance and resources
• Perform system backup and recovery
• Monitor system peripherals and ensure that they work properly
• Repair or arrange for timely repair of hardware in case of failure
• Update system when a new version of OS and application software are released
• Provide support for the help desk
• Participate in testing and rolling out solutions
• Perform regular file archival and purge when necessary
• Perform all other duties assigned by the system administrator

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a B.Sc in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subject
• Proven Experience in installing, Configuring and troubleshooting MS Windows based environment
• Experience in installing, Configuring and troubleshooting UNIX based environment
• Networking Knowledge (OSI Network Layers, TCP/IP)
• Experience with Monitoring systems and replication
• Ability to write programmes in Java and C++
• Minimum of 2 years experience.