Overview

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) seeks to employ qualified persons at its Information Technology Department, specifically into the under-listed functional area: Corporate ICT Manager (Network Administration)

General Duties/Responsibilities

The general duties and responsibilities for all three (3) areas will include but not limited to the following:

•  Collect and analyse data to support the IT application systems
• Collate and analyse information and data for the development of technical specifications for the requisiting and the deployment of equipment software resources and other IT systems for the Section/Unit
• Conduct IT application systems testing and make recommendations for further action
•  Conduct process analayses of systems and applications and provide inputs/recommendations to support IT application design, development and deployment for the section/unit
• Provide information for design and development of procedures, standards and guidelines to support the implementation of IT systems for the section/unit
•  Collect and analyse data in the investigations of complaints on the IT systems for appropriate action
• Collect and analayse data on the testing of application systems deployed in the section/unit
• Provide inputs for the preparation of periodic reports for the section/unit

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

•  Fully configure, maintain and upgrade the corporate networks and in-house servers
• Define network policies and procedures
•  Specify system requirements and design solutions
•  Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
•  Ensure network security and connectivity
•  Monitor network performance (availability, utilisationm throughput, goodput and latency)
•  Monitor and test network for weaknesses
•  Support and administer third-party applications
•  Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords
•  Resolve problems reported by end user
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration

Qualification Required & Experience

•  A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited tertiary institution in information technology, computer science or computer engineering. A masters degree will be an added advantage
•  A minimum of 4 years post qualification relevant work experience in a reputable organisation
•  Relevant advance professional Level IT certificates or industry competency based certifications
•  Must belong to the relevant professional association/body/institution

Competencies

•  Good knowledge in IT systems, IT infrastructure, applications and operations development
•  Good knowledge in IT system designs, Data and specification analysis
•  Good knowledge and understanding of IT security, systems, operations and general protocols
•  Good knowledge and understanding of IT regulations, standards and general protocols
• Good knowledge and understanding of Business Process Analysis for IT Application systems
•  Good knowledge and understanding of IT Application System Testing
•  Knowledge of public sector rules, regulations, systems and procedures
•  Basic administrative skills (i.e report-writing, basic-problem solving & presentation)
•  Research and analysis skills
•  Ability to lead team