SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ANALYST - The National Irrigation Commission Limited

The National Irrigation Commission Limited, a government company operating under the Irrigation Act of 1949 with the mandate to manage existing and future irrigation schemes and systems established by the Government of Jamaica, seeks a suitably qualified individual for the post of: SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / ANALYST

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/ configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for database management and support of the following software and systems - LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems, CRM, ESRI. 
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. 
• Maintain system efficiency. 
• Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary. 
• Create, change, and delete user accounts per request. 
• Disaster Recovery Plan administration. 
• Spearhead upgrades of OS and administrative tools and utilities, as required. 
• Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirement

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or
• Engineering from an Accredited Institution. 
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.

Required Skills & Competencies

Systems Analysis and Design:Analyzes the business needs and initiates technological improvements by designing and utilizing models and methodologies to increase organizational efficiency.

Data Analysis:
Examines and evaluates data to manage and achieve results; objectively researches and synthesizes information from a variety of sources in order to facilitate valid conclusions and sound decisions.

Written and Oral Communication: 
Ability to effectively convey and receive ideas, information and directives, and to present information that is clear, concise and accurate.

Planning and Resource Management:
Develops realistic plans and establishes a systematic course of action to ensure accomplishment of specific goals, objectives, and priorities within the given timelines.

Applications along with a detailed Résumé should be submitted no later than March 8, 2016 to: The Director, Corporate & Legal Services 
National Irrigation Commission Limited 
P.O. Box 631 
Kingston 6