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ICT Administrator
About Kenchic Limited
Kenchic Limited is the leading producer of poultry in East and Central Africa. At its inception, the company's main activity was the production of broiler and layer day-old chicks. Over the years the company has expanded operations to include processed chicken and further processed products. The company started its operations in 1984. The company's Head Office is in Exsan House along Enterprise road. Kenchic is proud to be the largest integrated poultry operation in East and Central Africa and deals in day-old chicks, processed chicken meat and further processed products such as smoked sausages, choma sausages & sausages. View All Jobs at Kenchic Limited
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Qualifications
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
ICT Infrastructure & Network Administration·
Maintain and support LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and internet connectivity across the processing plant.
Monitor and troubleshoot network equipment, switches, firewalls and other ICT infrastructure.
Support server infrastructure, backup systems and disaster recovery processes.
Ensure the availability, performance and security of ICT systems.
End-User & Technical Support
Provide first- and second-line technical support to users across the plant. Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot computers, printers, scanners, mobile devices and related equipment.
Manage user accounts, access permissions and Microsoft 365 services. Maintain accurate ICT asset inventories, technical documentation and support records.
Escalate complex technical issues and coordinate resolution with the Group ICT team and external vendors.
Production Systems & Business Applications
Provide technical support for ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Support ICT systems integrated with production operations, including weighing scales, barcode scanners, labelling systems and other production-related technologies.
Work closely with production, engineering, quality assurance and operations teams to resolve ICT-related disruptions.
Support the implementation, testing and rollout of new systems, applications and technology improvements.
Liaise with application vendors to troubleshoot integration and system performance issues.
ICT Security & Compliance
Implement and monitor ICT security policies, endpoint protection and access controls.
Support cybersecurity awareness, patch management and vulnerability remediation.
Monitor backup processes and assist with system recovery and business continuity activities.
Ensure adherence to company ICT policies, data protection requirements and established procedures.
Operational Systems & Vendor Coordination
Support and maintain CCTV, biometric access control, attendance systems and IP telephony.
Coordinate ICT maintenance, repairs and installations with approved service providers.
Monitor ICT service performance and ensure timely resolution of incidents. Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology and automation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
5+ years of relevant hands-on ICT support and infrastructure administration experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting ICT operations in a manufacturing, processing or industrial environment will be a strong advantage.
Practical knowledge of networking, Windows operating systems, server administration and ICT troubleshooting.
Experience administering Microsoft 365, Active Directory and user access management.
Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Experience supporting production-related systems such as weighing scales, barcode scanners, label printers and industrial system integrations will be an added advantage.
Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or Fortinet will be advantageous.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*
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