I Sight Installation Technician Jobs in Kenya

Department: IT, Reporting to: Operations Director, No of positions: 2

About Us
I Sight is a rapidly expanding business that sells CCTV software. The organization’s products assist organizations increase their situational awareness thus averting crimes before they occur.

The product on sale is suitable for installation to a variety of institutions both in public and private enterprise.

Region: The company is based in Nairobi but covering the entire EA region.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Software Installation

·       To get a thorough understanding of company software.

·       To work closely and liaise with the customers on software performance

·       To monitor product performance against expectations

·       To keep excellent customer relations and to implement the company’s policies.

·       Advice customers on software extensions, prices, advertisements and offers.

·       To monitor competitor activity and report accordingly

Special Assignments & Authority

·       Maybe required to work outside the country or region

·       To advise management on market trends and other issues pertinent to I Sight Kenya business

·       To keep and maintain company records

·       To manage all company assets within their control as required by company policy

Qualifications

·       Graduate of either B. Sc. in Engineering, Communications or B. Sc. in Computer Science

·       IT technical skills (network, Server HW, Server Operating system & application, Active Directory, MS Exchange 2003/2007, hardware and software support)

·       Possess MCSE or MCITP qualification is a must, CCNA or CCNP is an asset

·       Proficient in Linux

·       Knowledge in programming using PHP, Java , Visual Studio.Net languages an asset

·       ITIL awareness is an asset.

·       High communication skills

·       Excellent English.

·       At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position in an IT firm or a multinational organization

·       Be a team player

Other Vital Qualities

Linux / UNIX Administration

Experience using commands to:

·       Create users

·       Manage files & directories

·       Change file permissions and ownership

·       Create, editing, moving, copying, linking files

·       Install & Maintaining Java / Web applications (Glassfish)

Windows Administration

·       Installing applications / clients

Network administration & troubleshooting

·       Understanding of the TCP/IP Suite (TCP, UDP, IP, ICMP, etc.)

·       Solid experience with multi-server environment / deployments

·       Ability to gather requirements, design and implement appropriate solutions

·       Strong understanding of and ability to maintain custom kick start and yum repositories

·       Understanding of RPM & RHEL, VLC media player, RTSP

·       Familiarity with MySQL – dump/restore, basic SQL commands

Terms of Service

·       Initially the candidates will be hired on contract basis managing projects. Thereafter I Sight will negotiate permanent terms with the successful candidates.

CV’s and Applications to be sent not later than 12.00pm 21st August 2011

Applications and CV’s to be sent to recruit@isightkenya.com

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