IT Desktop Support Analyst needed at Sahara Group

Job Description

Accountabilities

• Provide first level technology support and escalate issues to Tier 2 and 3 support when necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate data network infrastructure: Switches, routers, data network devices, network links, GSM boosters, PBX, IP telephones and implement changes as required for performance improvement. 
• Monitor and evaluate voice network infrastructure: IP PBX, IP Phones, VoIP gateways, E1 lines and implement changes as required for performance improvement.
• Interface with 3rd party service providers. 
• Provide periodic reporting of IT Support operations.
• Other duties may include end user education and IT Project implementation.
• Update cash fueling data for analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years qualitative experience in technology deployment or support.
• Relevant certifications will be an added advantage. 
• Good Knowledge of windows 2008 Server operating system and Network Infrastructure (Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, File Services, etc.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Good understanding of windows-based applications and their interaction with the underlying operating system environment (System Services, Component application subsystem etc.
• Dexterity in setting up and managing switches and routers. 
• Good report-writing skills. 
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, ability to work virtually. 
• Good IT process understanding.
• Very good problem-solving skills frequently under various sorts of constraints.

Working Relationships

• IT Department
• Internet Service Providers
• Vendors
• All departments