Information Technology Officer at Sigma Consult

Job Summary

• To ensure the effective acquisition, deployment and management of business-focused IT and ensure the delivery of a high quality customer-focused IT service that supports client's operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing the installation of systems, which include software and hardware.
• Performing tests and troubleshooting, as well as quality assurance.
• Implementing safety procedures and data recovery plans.
• Analyzing existing computer systems and making recommendations for upgrades and improvements
• Ensuring all installations, maintenance, and upgrades are carried out on schedule and to client specifications.
• Implement the development and execution of company-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Identifies and exploits technological innovations and opportunities that assist in achieving organisational objectives
• Negotiates and drives the enforcement of Service Level Agreements with contractors to ensure continuous delivery of IT services
• Develops and implements company-wide information security procedures and evaluating business risks associated with critical IT operations
• Directs and oversees usability tests on new software applications
• Reviews software documentation to ensure they are up to date, accurate and sufficiently descriptive
• Implements and controls projects related to the selection, acquisition, development, installation and maintenance of major information systems
• Review the performance of applications to ensure their capacity to support changing business demands.

Requirements

• First Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Electronics or any relevant course
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of specialization in an oil and gas firm.
• Relevant certification such as ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) or CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)