Principal ICT Assistant

Job Purpose

Coordinate implementation and monitoring of database server engine and manage all aspects of database operations including installation, configuration, data migration, security, backups, troubleshooting, and data recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and implementation of databases to ensure adequate hosting, availability and security of information
• Coordinate access and security by controlling access permissions and privileges to ensure only authorized access to data
• Monitor database and application performance and manage parameters to provide fast and optimal query response to front-end users
• Supervise development of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
• Supervise deployment and maintenance of computer infrastructure and diagnosis and resolution of technical problems and issues
• Coordinate data storage and recovery operations
• Coordinate support of user requests
• Coordinate implementation and review of ICT security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines to align with Government of Kenya standards
• Monitor security systems in the Institute including Firewall, Antivirus, CCTV and Uninterruptible Power Systems
• Coordinate design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the information security management system
• Coordinate maintenance of ICT security tools and contact lists and analyse system security logs
• Coordinate implementation of security awareness, training and educational activities to promote risk awareness
• Coordinate creation of user profiles and passwords for staff access to domain services
• Coordinate design, setup, management and configuration of complex switching environments and wireless networks
• Coordinate configuration, setup and maintenance of Firewalls, routers, VPN concentrators and security infrastructure