IT (Information Technology) Manager at Golden Oil Industries Limited

A dynamic Senior IT Specialist, with an M.Sc. in Computer Science and over 10 years of hands-on extensive experience with IT Infrastructure technologies and Information Security implementation and operation in the Private Sector.

Responsibilities:

• Set up the company’s Head Office/Factory Network  as well as those of the branch offices.
• Connects the company’s branch office network to the Head Office through VPN.
• Set up and manage the company's Active Directory and E-mail System, creating and adding users and archiving the mailbox when necessary.
• Set up and manage the company's Firewall using Sophos.
• Liaising with Internet Service Providers to ensure optimal service.
• Manage the company's Telecommunication Equipment using VOIP.
• Manage and connect the company's NVR to the network for remote viewing and recommend the purchase and installation of IP cameras at strategic locations.
• Manage the company's IT infrastructure/Datacenter.
• Support users and resolve issues with Office 365, Operating System, accounting package, and other IT-related issues physically and remotely using any desk and teamviewer.
• Resolve Issues with the plant PLC's by setting up remote connections to appropriate quarters over the internet.
• Recommend the Purchase of Computers and Software.
• Set up and manage a central printing system reducing cost of cartridge/stationeries.
• Oversees IT Budget and ensures cost effectiveness.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of the company’s computer hardware and software.
• Determine the timeframes for major IT projects, system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages.
• Download and Install Critical Updates and Patches.
• Set up automatic daily data backup and store backup as appropriate.
• Online tracking of devices (Company fleets) within the country
• Prepare report: (exceptional/risk management report, etc. on the movement of the devices using Geotab Checkmate, tracking software
• Daily data backup

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Bachelor’s and M.Sc Degree in Computer Information Systems or related IT specialization.
• Requires at least 10 years of similar or related experience.
• Handson Experience and professional certification is a requirement for this role.