Systems Specialist Job at ZSIC Life Limited - Career Opportunity in Zambia

Vacancy title:
Systems Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Insurance , Category: Admin & Office ]

Jobs at:

ZSIC Life Limited

Deadline of this Job:
10 July 2020  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 03, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
ZSIC Life Limited is one of Zambia’s leading provider of life assurance products and services. It is wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).
ZSIC Life under the project it is carrying out seeks to employ the following:-
SYSTEMS SPECIALIST X 1
Job Purpose and Scope
The IT Officer – Systems Specialist is responsible for installing, configuring and managing different solutions within the IT domain. .

Key Result Areas and Principal responsibilities are as follows;
• Problem Management
• Systems Operation and Management
• Systems Monitoring and Analysis
• Systems Security
• Systems Capacity Planning
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
• Change Management Support
• System Documentation and Backup
• Reporting
• Helpdesk Management


Core Competences Required:
• IT System Administration
• Working knowledge of Virtualization, VMware, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• A proven track record of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols
• Good level of knowledge about Data Centre Operation and Management procedures
• Understanding of current and emerging technologies in the ICT Industry
• Ability to work with limited supervision and make judgment calls
• Persuasive communicator (both written and verbal) with ability to operate and communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Excellent Communication and Reading comprehension


Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills;
• Degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications or equivalent
• CCNA & Microsoft Certifications are added advantages
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant System Administration experience
• Influencing skills and using those skills to drive change and add value
• Strong execution skills to achieve the targets in relation to the Project.
• Research and analysis skills
• Ability to think clearly and assess matters quickly and to solve problems on short notice
• Valid drivers’ Licence


Job Education Requirements: Degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications or equivalent


Job Experience Requirements: Minimum of 5 years’


Work Hours: 8

 

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Job application procedure
Interested individuals who meet the specified requirements can send their application letter and curriculum vitae ONLY to info@ZSIClife.co.zm  before close of business on Friday 10th July 2020. Please indicate the position that you are applying for in the subject line.
Note that only those who meet the above requirements will be considered.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 10th July 2020
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 03-07-2020
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-07-2020
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-07-2065
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