Information Technology Specialist
Current• Maintenance and ensuring availability of hardware infrastructure, servers, data storage, laptops, desktops, printers and scanners• Maintenance and ensuring availability of networking infrastructure wireless, leased lines, fiber, switches and firewall.• Controlling and reporting on assets to support upgrade and scalability planning• Maintenance of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensuring that deviations are noted and remedial action taken• Ensuring operating systems, server software and application systems are maintained in terms of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)• Ensuring accurate definition and configuration of user’s Role Based Access Controls (RBACs) within IT systems corresponding to their responsibilities, business policies and procedural requirements• Ensuring that the process of continuous improvement of business processes is supported.• Ensuring IT policies and procedures are understood by users and service providers, complied with and deviations noted and reported to management• Conducting regular software, systems and hardware audits• Ensuring Disaster Recovery (DRP) and backup plans are updated and tested • Providing first line software and hardware support• Arranging maintenance and repairs as per user support program• Facilitating the ongoing process of user competency and skill development• Ensuring that change and development control processes and documentation are maintained and adhered to