Website: Website https://hcsafrica.com/

Systems Planing Developer

Our client seeks to hire a Systems Planning Developer. The Job holder will collaborate with other departments within the company to identify requirements and develop solutions (database design, workflows, integration touch points and user/data interfaces). Configure and/or customize customer channel solutions to meet business requirements using various database and software tools.
Responsibilities

Conduct business user requirements analysis and specification.
Specify computer system requirements for the solution of complex business problems and formulates designs for their solutions.
Perform the necessary technical design and development functionality to ensure that business application systems can be effectively developed and implemented.
Design and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and /or back-end database tier(s) for business applications. Capturing of business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and /or database components.
Perform data modelling to analyze and specify data structures within an application system.
Designing and implementing highly scalable and available systems.
Create test plans, test data sets and perform automated testing to ensure all components of the developed systems meet specifications
Work directly with the IT support personnel and teams to resolve issues identified and escalated during daily operations.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents.
Formalize test plans and implements troubleshooting procedures.
Implement automated monitoring of assigned systems to enable pro-active responses to incidents.
Research and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality improvements for various procedures and applications.
Generation of ideas to improve efficiency in software and application services offered to the business, and/or generate revenue for business
Participation and membership in various technical for the purpose of increasing the collective knowledge base of the team.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or technical related field
Certification in Database systems and RDBMS systems.
Certified Solution Developer
3 years experience with at least one of the following languages: Java, PHP, C++, C#, Python
At least 3 years solid experience in front-end development with working knowledge of at least one front-end framework — React, Angular, Vue
2 years development experience with RDMS preferably MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle etc. Experience in NoSQL databases is an added advantage
Certification and experience in working with cloud platforms an added advantage.
Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes
Experience in Business Systems modelling and data retrieval
Unix/Linux user skills.
Working knowledge of Jira, Git/SVN, Jenkins
Experience in the design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Systems Planning Developer on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Solutions Architecture

The Job holder will work closely and continuously with the business/client to focus on meeting business/client requirements and incorporating broader aspects such as overall product costs/revenue, data privacy & sovereignty, business continuity, information security, integration with other systems.
A solution architect can work across multiple projects with varied stakeholders. He/she sets architectural direction, builds consensus, and mediates conflicts providing technical leadership and advisory services to the business. He/she anticipates needs and potential objections and helps to create an environment which solicits positive contributions from all participants: Solution and Technical Architects, engineering teams, product manager, project managers, product analysts, test and project teams, Information Security and Operations.
Key responsibilities

The solution architect creates innovative and practical designs that account for the end-to-end technical solution of a system, in line with the business strategy and objectives.
He/she is key in identifying, defining and implementing reusable assets and standards. The solution architect is also responsible for adherence to these standards and consumption of reusable assets across products and portfolios
He/she ensures relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly across Technology programs/projects and products.
Prior to kicking off a project as part of a product life cycle the solution architect develops solution plans intended to support business investment decisions which means they must hold the appropriate balance between costs, risks and quality of the product
He/she also contributes to the development of architecture governance structures, methodologies and compliance activities
He/she works with vendors to assess vendor products, understand vendor’s delivery models and assist in implementing them.
He/she cultivates lasting relationships across business, IT and vendors / industry analysts to maintain insight into the broader enterprise as well as industry trends.
He/she recognizes industry technology trends and emerging technologies, understands how they apply to the Company and can drive their adoption into our organization.
He/she evangelizes and encourages importance of technical quality, emerging technologies, sharing & experimentation across the org through mentoring, hackathons, communities etc.
He/she drives an ongoing communication plan to educate stakeholders on the purpose and benefits of solution architecture
He/She guides others in resolving complex issues in solution architecture and solves complex, escalated aspects of a project

Analytical and Decision-Making Responsibilities:
Converts business and technical requirements into technology solutions
Considers the art of the possible, compares various architectural options based on feasibility and impact, and proposes actionable plans
Assesses and manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously
Ensures architectural deliverables meet schedules and estimates
Applies judgment when implementing application development/engineering methodologies, processes, and practices, to meet all project requirements; including product design, information security, code maintainability and reliability
Anticipates project issues and risks before they occur, and work with teammates to identify and implement solutions or mitigations with relevant stakeholders
Demonstrates strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills

Skills and attributes Requirements:

Has an expert understanding of solution architecture.
Can adopt and relate new technologies to the set of problems while adhering to security and other standards
Can communicate solutions, ideas, suggestions to a variety of (business) stakeholders effectively and comprehensibly
Possesses strategic business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy
Understanding of latest cloud computing and data technologies, business drivers, emerging computing trends, and deployment options.
Excellent project management, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong collaborator – willingness to share ideas, documentation and leading practices
Conceptual and analytical thinker – ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Economics
Minimum of 5+ years in a solution or technical architect role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS platforms
Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions based on industry standards using (Azure) IaaS, PaaS and SaaS capabilities.
Knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.
Managed the end-to-end lifecycles of a project in solution architect capacity
Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management
Extensive experience in financial management, solution plan development and product cost estimation
Solid business acumen, management and marketing communication skills
Significant experience in presenting ideas, products, concept papers to varied audiences
Experience coaching and mentoring others
Leadership capability and proven ability to manage difficult stakeholders
Experience supporting peer teams and their responsibilities; such as infrastructure, operations, engineering, info-security
Software development full lifecycle methodologies, patterns, frameworks, libraries and tools
One or more programming and scripting languages such as JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, SQL, .NET, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, PERL, C++, etc.
Visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Extensive experience in project and/or product management
Experience in architecting mobile applications that are either independent applications or supplementary addons (to intranet or extranet)
Experience in architecting Data Analytics solutions

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Solutions Architecture on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Network Security Specialist

The Job holder will be responsible for the management of security strategies, policies and programs to assess, prioritize, and mitigate business risk with technology controls. Priorities include: mitigating and managing cyber security threats, ensuring systems availability, aligning with global regulatory risk and compliance requirements, managing systems and network complexity, and partnering with businesses for better technology delivery by providing advice on technology controls.
Responsibilities:

Define, develop, implement, manage and govern standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
Provide subject matter expertise over network security risk assessment, secure network design and risk/threat/vulnerability management capabilities and functions across People, Process and Technology
Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities
Review and analyze large, complex, and comprehensive private and public cloud projects to assess network security risk, ensure compliance with standards, and suggest changes
Conduct detailed assessments to prioritize program remediation or improvement for various network related technologies
Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal and external parties to ensure awareness and understanding of potential or impending threats, and measures to counter these threats
Contribute to the review of internal processes & activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
Able to work well with others, and in particular be able to influence and change behaviors and build consensus
Participate in the investigation of Information Security Incidents and development of remediation/prevention mechanisms
Work with project teams to understand and accommodate application architecture and the applications specific requirements for private and public cloud networking
Work with security team to understand and accommodate network security requirements for application
Establish requirements and drive implementation of network security governance and reporting for private and public cloud environments.

Requirements

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP,
5 to 7 years of experience in an information technology role focused on network infrastructure security preferably within the financial services industry or a consulting company
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of various software-defined and physical network platforms including, firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches, WAN technologies, MPLS, load balancing and wireless Networks
Experience and understanding of public cloud networking and network security controls, particularly on Azure
Experience defining network security standards and processes such as firewall rules request/approval process, B2B communication standards, logging and monitoring standards, device hardening standards for large organizations preferably in the financial services industry
Resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision under the direction of the Senior Manager – Network Security
Information Security certification or accreditation would be an asset
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Have experience with microsegmentation and network automation in a hybrid public and private cloud environment
Knowledgeable of cloud and hybrid-cloud implementations including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Network Security Specialist on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-BANKING

The Quality Assurance Manager will perform quality reviews on business requirements, develop standardized testing methods and strategies, lead in the execution of functional and non-functional tests and implementing quality testing and reporting processes in order to track and ensure adherence to quality software development process and products.
Responsibilities:

Coordinate business requirements reviews across functional teams and ensure that the business requirements are complete, precise and testable.
Works with project team to define and create overall project test strategy/test plan, test schedules or strategies and identifies test resources, estimates test effort in accordance with project scope or delivery dates and ensures that the test strategy is achieved.
Develop, document and maintain functional and non-functional test cases, test scripts and other test artefacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.
Works collaboratively with the business units and project teams to execute and validate test cases based upon business requirements and ensures that the test cases are traceable to the requirements.
In collaboration with Company and other critical stakeholders, tune the SQC (statistical quality control)processes, adopt tools and define re-usable templates in-line with the adoption and maturity of the SQA(Software Quality Assurance) Framework.
Define test process including required test activities and deliverables, conduct Test Readiness Assessment, establish test beds and ensure that test beds are available for all planned white box and black box testing activities.
Engages, champions and collaborates with technical teams/personnel in non-functional; testing including integration, regression, load, performance, security and usability testing.
Prepare, share and review test results periodically, report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues and interoperability flaws and develop test acceptance reports for projects and software changes.
Works with business units to perform post deployment sanity and regression tests and post-implementation review within defined period to confirm that the deployed solution works as per the business requirements.
Participates in formulation and implementation of software process improvement policies and strategies for the division.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
Professional Qualifications such as ITIL Foundation
7 years progressive experience in Information Technology with focus on Business Analysis, Software Development, Quality Assurance.
Experience in at least two IT disciplines such as application development, middle ware, SOA and Software Quality Assurance.
Experience in operating systems (Windows, Unix).
Experience in Database management systems.
Prior working experience Software Quality Assurance.
Exposure to Software Testing Automation.
Knowledge of quality assurance testing, tooling and associated programming language
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of emerging trends and concepts related to Quality Assurance methodology.
Advanced knowledge of business processes to enable client productivity, efficiency and technology cost reduction
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to breakdown complex items to manageable components.
Ability to liaise with all levels of management and subject matter experts across the industry and within the organization.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Quality Assurance Manager on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Hospital Administrator

Our client a leading outpatient health service provider in Eastern Kenya seeks to recruit a Hospital Administrator. S/He will be tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations within the facility with the goal of providing highest quality services within the shortest time possible.
The job holder will also be responsible for making certain the health facility provides world-class healthcare by ensuring efficiency in the day to day operations, and seamlessly coordination between the clinical & non-clinical teams within the hospital.
Responsibilities & Duties:

Ensure Hospital operations &workflow is carried out according the expected quality standards.
Ensure positive relationships are maintained by both internal & external stakeholders
Ensure the Hospital culture is natured & maintained by all staff
Ensure induction and orientation of new staff into the organizations Culture
Ensure compliance of the hospital to both government and other statutory regulatory bodies, such as licenses
Ensure legal documents, contractors, and other management documents are reviewed, and up to date
Develop, review and update policies, procedures and programs related to the hospital’s operations & management
Ensure Hospital sanitation, ambiance and cleanliness is maintained at all times
Ensure Hospital security services are available 24hrs a day and responds to the needs of both staff and patients
Ensure Hospital equipment, machinery and facilities are maintained, repaired, and replaced as per manufacturer/ supplier guidelines & recommendations.
Ensure outsourcing of technical support in Maintenance and Repair services.
Develop and maintain service contract agreements for all hospital machines and equipment
Ensure availability of transport services (ambulances etc) within the hospital
Ensure staff work schedules and reports are handed over according to expected standards.
Work closely with the HR to facilitate in the recruitment of staff as per the hospital’s evolving requirements.
Work with FM in the creation of budget and ensuring the budget is maintained with minimal variance
Ensure staff observe the organizations procurement and store management policies.
Ensure continuous learning and training of staff.
Secretary of the Management committee, OSHA, special programs & projects
Member of the disciplinary committee, staff grievance committee, IPC & quality committee
Ensure all staff meetings are conducted as per hospital set standards
Dispute resolution among staff

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration or related (essential).
Clinical background training e.g. Nurse, RCO etc. is of added advantage
At least 5 years ‘progressive work experiencein a management position, within a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital industry
Critical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
Superb organizational, administrative and planning skills.
Ability to work under pressure and react effectively to emergency situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent documentation, communication and IT skills.
Passionate about clinical excellence.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their detailed CVs and cover letter with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Hospital Administrator on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current & Expected salaries

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Finance Manager

Our client a leading outpatient health service provider in Eastern Kenya seeks to recruit a Finance Manager who will provide leadership and professional knowledge, skills and abilities in finance and accounting to ensure outstanding financial and accounting services to the company.
Reports to: Managing Director
Levels of Authority:

Direct reports: Credit controller, Claims & billing, Accounts & bookkeeping, ICT
Resource management
Cashflow management
Debt management
Financial risk & compliance
Financial systems
Management information system
Budget control

Responsibilities & Duties:

Overall management of finance, accounting and ICT in the company.
Provide leadership & supervision of accounting, finance, and ICT staff
Provide professional input for development and application of financial, accounting and ICT policies, procedures and guidelines in compliance with ISO quality systems standards
Ensure appropriate financial and ICT control systems are established and maintained
Ensure financial and ICT risks are identified, controlled, avoided, and reported if they occur
Interpretation of financial statements and reports
Sustain healthy company cash flow
Provide effective leadership in credit & debt control management
Work with MD/ CEO to formulate short to long-term financial strategies and plans
Provide leadership for heads of department (HODs) to acquire skills in developing and managing annual departmental budgets.
Develop budget follow-up timetable to ensure discipline of financial management by all budgeters
Liaise with external auditors and consultants to ensure integrity of the hospital financial and ICT systems
Develop good working relationships with: insurance companies, banks, auditors, KRA and other relevant institutions
Produce regular, accurate & timely financial & ICT reports
Presenting financial reports and information with clarity to investors and other stakeholders.
Provide robust system for internal inventory & stock control and auditing
Ensure well controlled & financial prudent procurement and inventory management system
Ensure standard procurement practices are conducted within the hospital
Ensure proper inventory and stock management in the facility
Monitor and ensure prudent debt management for the organization
Support HR in the recruitment of new accounts & finance staff.
Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
Ensure timely payment of suppliers and other partners
Ensure compliance with KRA, NHIF, NSSF, Medical Board and other state/ regulatory bodies
People Management

Create a culture of teamwork by empowering and enabling your team to enjoy working.
Create an environment of employee happiness that achieves results through collaborative working.
Provide professional advice to all HODs regarding budget development and control.
Develop and sustain good working relationships with stakeholder e.g. Banks, Suppliers, investors etc

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance option) or equivalent qualifications
Masters in Finance/ accounting, or business management/ administration is of added advantage
CPA(K)/ACCA holder
CFA(I/II) Holder (added advantage)
Management/Leadership certification
5-years’ relevant work experience in accounts & finance in management within a reputable organization

Skills & Competencies Required

Accounting and numeracy skills
Effective communication – verbal, written and PPT
Accuracy and decision making
Analytical
Cash flow management skills
Problem solving skills & initiative
Leadership and emotional intelligence skills
Resources management skills
Learning & self-improvement
Ability to work as part of a team
Reliability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
ICT savvy
Decision making
Report writing and presentation skills

Expected Performance Standards

Provide accurate & timely Finance and Accounting monthly reports by the 5th of every month
Ensure accurate financial information is recorded on the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) at all times
Ensure credit receivables days is kept within target of <90 days Provide monthly budgets & budget variance is kept below 5% Ensure 6 monthly external audits are performed Ensure adequate supplies are available in the hospital and all stocks are properly managed Ensure ICT systems are functional, updated and backed up at all times Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Finance Manager-Healthcare on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries. Apply via : jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Solutions Architecture

The Job holder will work closely and continuously with the business/client to focus on meeting business/client requirements and incorporating broader aspects such as overall product costs/revenue, data privacy & sovereignty, business continuity, information security, integration with other systems.

A solution architect can work across multiple projects with varied stakeholders. He/she sets architectural direction, builds consensus, and mediates conflicts providing technical leadership and advisory services to the business. He/she anticipates needs and potential objections and helps to create an environment which solicits positive contributions from all participants: Solution and Technical Architects, engineering teams, product manager, project managers, product analysts, test and project teams, Information Security and Operations.

Key responsibilities

The solution architect creates innovative and practical designs that account for the end-to-end technical solution of a system, in line with the business strategy and objectives.
He/she is key in identifying, defining and implementing reusable assets and standards. The solution architect is also responsible for adherence to these standards and consumption of reusable assets across products and portfolios
He/she ensures relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly across Technology programs/projects and products.
Prior to kicking off a project as part of a product life cycle the solution architect develops solution plans intended to support business investment decisions which means they must hold the appropriate balance between costs, risks and quality of the product
He/she also contributes to the development of architecture governance structures, methodologies and compliance activities
He/she works with vendors to assess vendor products, understand vendor’s delivery models and assist in implementing them.
He/she cultivates lasting relationships across business, IT and vendors / industry analysts to maintain insight into the broader enterprise as well as industry trends.
He/she recognizes industry technology trends and emerging technologies, understands how they apply to the Company and can drive their adoption into our organization.
He/she evangelizes and encourages importance of technical quality, emerging technologies, sharing & experimentation across the org through mentoring, hackathons, communities etc.
He/she drives an ongoing communication plan to educate stakeholders on the purpose and benefits of solution architecture
He/She guides others in resolving complex issues in solution architecture and solves complex, escalated aspects of a project

Analytical and Decision-Making Responsibilities:
Converts business and technical requirements into technology solutions
Considers the art of the possible, compares various architectural options based on feasibility and impact, and proposes actionable plans
Assesses and manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously
Ensures architectural deliverables meet schedules and estimates
Applies judgment when implementing application development/engineering methodologies, processes, and practices, to meet all project requirements; including product design, information security, code maintainability and reliability
Anticipates project issues and risks before they occur, and work with teammates to identify and implement solutions or mitigations with relevant stakeholders
Demonstrates strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills

Skills and attributes Requirements:

Has an expert understanding of solution architecture.
Can adopt and relate new technologies to the set of problems while adhering to security and other standards
Can communicate solutions, ideas, suggestions to a variety of (business) stakeholders effectively and comprehensibly
Possesses strategic business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy
Understanding of latest cloud computing and data technologies, business drivers, emerging computing trends, and deployment options.
Excellent project management, collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong collaborator – willingness to share ideas, documentation and leading practices
Conceptual and analytical thinker – ability to extract, analyze, and document complex business and technical requirements/strategies

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Mathematics, Economics
Minimum of 5+ years in a solution or technical architect role using service and hosting solutions such as private/public cloud IaaS, PaaS and SaaS platforms
Experience in architecting and designing technical solutions for Microsoft-centric solutions based on industry standards using (Azure) IaaS, PaaS and SaaS capabilities.
Knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.
Managed the end-to-end lifecycles of a project in solution architect capacity
Experience with multi-geography, multi-tier service design and management
Extensive experience in financial management, solution plan development and product cost estimation
Solid business acumen, management and marketing communication skills
Significant experience in presenting ideas, products, concept papers to varied audiences
Experience coaching and mentoring others
Leadership capability and proven ability to manage difficult stakeholders
Experience supporting peer teams and their responsibilities; such as infrastructure, operations, engineering, info-security
Software development full lifecycle methodologies, patterns, frameworks, libraries and tools
One or more programming and scripting languages such as JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, SQL, .NET, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby, PERL, C++, etc.
Visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Extensive experience in project and/or product management
Experience in architecting mobile applications that are either independent applications or supplementary addons (to intranet or extranet)
Experience in architecting Data Analytics solutions

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Solutions Architecture on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
Network Security Specialist

The Job holder will be responsible for the management of security strategies, policies and programs to assess, prioritize, and mitigate business risk with technology controls. Priorities include: mitigating and managing cyber security threats, ensuring systems availability, aligning with global regulatory risk and compliance requirements, managing systems and network complexity, and partnering with businesses for better technology delivery by providing advice on technology controls.

Responsibilities:

Define, develop, implement, manage and govern standards, policies, procedures, and solutions that mitigate risk and maximize security, availability of service, efficiency and effectiveness
Provide subject matter expertise over network security risk assessment, secure network design and risk/threat/vulnerability management capabilities and functions across People, Process and Technology
Provide support and consulting in preparation for Audits and in composing management responses and appropriate remediation activities
Review and analyze large, complex, and comprehensive private and public cloud projects to assess network security risk, ensure compliance with standards, and suggest changes
Conduct detailed assessments to prioritize program remediation or improvement for various network related technologies
Build and maintain appropriate relationships with internal and external parties to ensure awareness and understanding of potential or impending threats, and measures to counter these threats
Contribute to the review of internal processes & activities and assist in identifying potential opportunities for improvement
Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance productivity, effectiveness and operational efficiency
Assess / identify key issues and escalate to appropriate levels and relevant stakeholders where required
Able to work well with others, and in particular be able to influence and change behaviors and build consensus
Participate in the investigation of Information Security Incidents and development of remediation/prevention mechanisms
Work with project teams to understand and accommodate application architecture and the applications specific requirements for private and public cloud networking
Work with security team to understand and accommodate network security requirements for application
Establish requirements and drive implementation of network security governance and reporting for private and public cloud environments.

Requirements

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent work experience
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP,
5 to 7 years of experience in an information technology role focused on network infrastructure security preferably within the financial services industry or a consulting company
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of various software-defined and physical network platforms including, firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches, WAN technologies, MPLS, load balancing and wireless Networks
Experience and understanding of public cloud networking and network security controls, particularly on Azure
Experience defining network security standards and processes such as firewall rules request/approval process, B2B communication standards, logging and monitoring standards, device hardening standards for large organizations preferably in the financial services industry
Resourceful and able to work independently with minimum supervision under the direction of the Senior Manager – Network Security
Information Security certification or accreditation would be an asset
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Have experience with microsegmentation and network automation in a hybrid public and private cloud environment
Knowledgeable of cloud and hybrid-cloud implementations including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Network Security Specialist on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER-BANKING

The Quality Assurance Manager will perform quality reviews on business requirements, develop standardized testing methods and strategies, lead in the execution of functional and non-functional tests and implementing quality testing and reporting processes in order to track and ensure adherence to quality software development process and products.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate business requirements reviews across functional teams and ensure that the business requirements are complete, precise and testable.
Works with project team to define and create overall project test strategy/test plan, test schedules or strategies and identifies test resources, estimates test effort in accordance with project scope or delivery dates and ensures that the test strategy is achieved.
Develop, document and maintain functional and non-functional test cases, test scripts and other test artefacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.
Works collaboratively with the business units and project teams to execute and validate test cases based upon business requirements and ensures that the test cases are traceable to the requirements.
In collaboration with Company and other critical stakeholders, tune the SQC (statistical quality control)processes, adopt tools and define re-usable templates in-line with the adoption and maturity of the SQA(Software Quality Assurance) Framework.
Define test process including required test activities and deliverables, conduct Test Readiness Assessment, establish test beds and ensure that test beds are available for all planned white box and black box testing activities.
Engages, champions and collaborates with technical teams/personnel in non-functional; testing including integration, regression, load, performance, security and usability testing.
Prepare, share and review test results periodically, report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues and interoperability flaws and develop test acceptance reports for projects and software changes.
Works with business units to perform post deployment sanity and regression tests and post-implementation review within defined period to confirm that the deployed solution works as per the business requirements.
Participates in formulation and implementation of software process improvement policies and strategies for the division.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
Professional Qualifications such as ITIL Foundation
7 years progressive experience in Information Technology with focus on Business Analysis, Software Development, Quality Assurance.
Experience in at least two IT disciplines such as application development, middle ware, SOA and Software Quality Assurance.
Experience in operating systems (Windows, Unix).
Experience in Database management systems.
Prior working experience Software Quality Assurance.
Exposure to Software Testing Automation.
Knowledge of quality assurance testing, tooling and associated programming language
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of emerging trends and concepts related to Quality Assurance methodology.
Advanced knowledge of business processes to enable client productivity, efficiency and technology cost reduction
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.
Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to breakdown complex items to manageable components.
Ability to liaise with all levels of management and subject matter experts across the industry and within the organization.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with Quality Assurance Manager on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024
IT Infrastructure and Hardware Analyst

Our client seeks to hire an IT Infrastructure and Hardware Analyst to be providing helpdesk support and resolving problems to the end user’s satisfaction.

Reports to: Senior Infrastructure Analyst

Responsibilities

Capable to providing 1st contact resolution, using KB’s and Knowledge Articles.
Monitoring and responding quickly and effectively to requests received through the IT helpdesk.
Monitoring Service Desk for tickets assigned to the queue and process first-in first-out based on priority
Modifying configurations, utilities, software default settings, etc. for the local workstation
Utilizing and maintaining the helpdesk tracking software.
Documentation of internal procedures.
Assisting with onboarding of new users.
Ensuring each workstation has a computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, and any additional specialized equipment
Installing, testing and configuring new workstations, peripheral equipment and software.
Maintaining inventory of all equipment, software and software licenses.
Reporting issues to the Service Desk for escalation.
Managing PC setup and deployment for new employees using standard hardware, images and software.
Assigning users and computers to proper groups in Active Directory.
Performing timely workstation hardware and software upgrades as required.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT related courses from an accredited institution.
2-3 years of experience in the Banking sector.
Microsoft or Cisco Certifications.
Experience in computer hardware maintenance.
1-2 years of experience to support Windows OS and MS Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Projects, Visio and Outlook)
Knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking concepts.
Knowledge in LAN/WAN network administration and maintenance.
Excellent communication skills (i.e. oral and written)
Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time Telephone number to the email address: jobs1@hcsafrica.com with IT Infrastructure and Hardware Analyst on the Subject line. Candidates MUST indicate their Current and Expected salaries.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsafrica.com

October 28, 2024