About this role
IT Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field ICT / Computer
- Salary Range KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month
Salary: KES 100,000 Gross per Month
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the organization's IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, data protection, and technology operations.
- The ideal candidate must have strong experience working in a regulated environment, particularly within banking, insurance, SACCOs, financial institutions, or other highly regulated organizations.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and maintain the organization's IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and applications.
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Ensure reliable availability, performance, and security of IT systems.
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Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and controls.
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Ensure IT operations comply with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
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Manage cybersecurity, access controls, data protection, backups, and disaster recovery.
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Monitor and manage IT risks, vulnerabilities, incidents, and system disruptions.
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Coordinate system upgrades, implementations, maintenance, and technology projects.
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Manage IT vendors, service providers, licenses, and technology contracts.
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Conduct regular system and security reviews and ensure identified issues are addressed.
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Maintain proper IT documentation, asset registers, and system records.
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Support internal and external audits by providing required IT documentation and evidence.
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Develop business continuity and IT disaster recovery plans and coordinate periodic testing.
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Lead and supervise IT staff and provide technical guidance where required.
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Prepare regular IT performance, risk, and compliance reports for management.
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Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of relevant IT experience.
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Proven experience working in a regulated environment is a MUST.
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Experience in banking, insurance, SACCOs, financial institutions, or similarly regulated organizations is highly preferred.
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Strong knowledge of IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and data protection.
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Experience supporting regulatory and internal audits.
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Good understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery.
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Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.