Technical/IT Specialist at Phillips Consulting

Description

Our client is seeking to fill the position of Technical/IT Specialist.

The Technical/IT Specialist will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the organisation's IT systems. The successful candidate will focus on specific computer networks, databases, and system administration. This person will install, configure, service, repair, and maintain information technology systems in both a stand-alone and client-server environment and will also participate in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the organisation and ensure that system hardware, operating systems, and software systems are fully operational.

Responsibilities

• Designing IT solutions and solving issues effectively.
• Analysing current IT systems, architectures, and processes.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, faults, and areas for development within the company's IT framework.
• Executing well-thought-out solutions and plans to improve company efficiencies.
• Maintaining robust systems processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Developing new IT methods and solutions for the business.
• Reporting issues, advances made, and other important information to stakeholders.
• Advising management on weak points, improvement opportunities, and risks in the company's IT infrastructure.
• Strategizing with other key stakeholders on how to best align IT systems with company objectives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, business information systems, information technology, or any related field.
• Certification and proficiency in a coding language (.NET, Visual Basic, C++, or SQL).
• At least 2 years of experience in an IT-related position.
• Knowledge of databases, data processes, program architectures, and data security.
• Skills in designing, reporting, and documenting implementations and solutions.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and experience with both hardware and software systems.
• Up-to-date insight into the latest developments in the information technology sphere.
• Ability to work independently and knowledge of agile team structures.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Superb interpersonal and presentation skills.