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• Plan,
  organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information
  systems and electronic data processing (EDP) to ensure organization’s
  effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop
  and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and
  computer systems operations and development.
• Hire and
  manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop,
  implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software,
  networks and information
• Recommend
  information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating
  organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends;
  anticipating requirements.
• Be
  familiar and troubleshoot all hardware, software and with network
  operating system; supervise preventative maintenance programs and system
  upgrades.
• Technically
  orient all new users about existing technology, train staff about
  potential uses of existing and new technology;
• Provide
  individual training and support on request.
• Develop
  standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing
  written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end users.
• Ensure
  the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including
  system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of
  modifications and upgrades.
• Meet with
  managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and
  timelines
• Control
  the computer systems budgets and expenditures
• Preserves
  assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and
  information security and control structures
• Verifies
  application results by conducting system audits of technologies
  implemented.
• Directs
  technological research by studying organization goals, strategies,
  practices, and user projects.
• Maintains
  quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintains
  professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops;
  reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;
  benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional
  societies.
• Offer
  technical recommendations about accessing information and support
• Maintain
  current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and
  resources
• Maintain
  and update a log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
• Make
  recommendations about purchase of technology resources
• Research
  current and potential resources and services
• Provide
  secure network access to all staff, remote users and Guests (students)
• Install
  work stations, connect and set up hardware, load all required software
• Monitor
  security of all technology, ensure installation of lock out programs
• Advise
  staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
• Identify
  and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate and ensure hardware is
  stripped and secured before disposal.
• Ensuring
  adherence with software licensing laws
• Ensure
  the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including
  system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of
  modifications and upgrades.

• The
  applicant should hold a good Bachelor’s degree in computer science or
  equivalent education and experience.
• Proven extensive
  experience in an IT environment at a Managerial level the fields of
  project management, technical support, systems programming or computer
  operations.
• Additional
  tertiary level qualifications in Information Technology (or equivalent) at
  Degree level or above.
• Demonstrated
  experience with Web and Internet technologies.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge of network and workstation operating systems.
• Excellent
  Problem solving skills
• Good Team
  work
• Excellent
  analytical skills
• Good Interpersonal
  skills
• Excellent
  Managerial skills
• Good Communication
  skills.
• Excellent
  budgeting skills

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