Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 03, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Chloride Zambia Limited, a company dealing with distribution of automotive and solar batteries, wishes to employ the following
Senior Systems Administrator
The successful individual will be expected to protect all critical information systems and assets, provide training, and assist in the development of an overall IT strategy. Our ideal candidate should be passionate about applying their skills to technology-based business model that creates real-world solutions for the organization.

Job Purpose
To identify any problems in the system, anticipate potential issues and repair systems and software when necessary and setting up new users and giving them access to the intranet. Managing and maintaining the file servers efficiently and in a cost-effective way.

Main Duties
1. Setting up new users and giving them access.
2. Managing and maintaining the file servers.
3. Operating the firewall for the organization.
4. Monitoring the internet connection for security risks
5. Develops and maintains systems standards.
6. Installs new/reconfigure existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, directories, storage, in accordance with the IT ART Standards.
7. Performs regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
8. Performs daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of all hardware, resources, systems, and key processes, reviewing system and application logs and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as daily back-ups.
9. Creates changes and deletes user accounts as requested for both Enterprise Resource
10. Planner Email Servers.
11. SQL server administration and SAGE X3 queries.
12. Applies OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and configure or add new services as necessary.
13. Performs back-up operations, ensuring all required file systems and data are successfully backed up to data tapes, and recovery tapes are created, data tapes are recycled and sent off-site safe for keeping after month end.
14. Prepares proposals for the formulation of consistent and appropriate IT procedures and systems throughout the company procedures, systems and controls to adhere to generally accepted MIS practices.
15. Reviews and recommends amendments from time to time.
16. Monitors the implementation of IT Policies and contributes towards the formulation of IT Policies.
17. Prepares and implements the company’s ERP procedures and systems.
18. Reviews and maintains the control systems constantly.
19. Avails information or data requested by Auditors.
20. Raises CAPEX forms for approval for IT hardware to be purchased.
21. Ensures that all users adhere to the IT Policies in place.
22. Allocate the company’s IT resources including IT equipment and access levels.
23. Participates in health and safety programs at the workplace.
24. Ensures that departmental SHE procedures are adhered to all times.
25. Carries out all SHE activities as recommended for the smooth running of the department.
26. Manages user accounts and assets, and assigns and updates security permissions on the network according to IT Policies in place.
27. Developing new network troubleshooting strategies to help reduce downtime and decrease maintenance costs.
28. Staying up to date with new network technology and reporting this information to the Group IT Manager.
29. Any other duties assigned by superiors.

Qualifications
• Full Grade 12 certificate a must.
• Degree in IT Systems from a recognized University
• Knowledge in SAGE X3 Systems, a must.
• At least 2 years work experience.

Skills
• Confidentiality
• Ability to solve problems in stressful situations
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users
• Good time management skills and prioritization
• A clear understanding of client/server technology and network architecture
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If interested, please send your updated CV to jobs@chloride.com.zm
Closing date for all positions is 4th March, 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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