Cluster IT Admin

Job description / Role

Key tasks
• Establish an effective procedure that will limit access to those areas that house data processing equipment and to maintain the best physical protection over those same areas.
• Keep an off-site back ups at the bank and ensure that they are updated.
• Obtain a thorough knowledge of the hotel's main systems, P.M.S., P.O.S. and telecommunication.
• In-charge of all Data Processing equipment in the Hotel.

This will include but no limited to: Personal Computers, Mini-Computers, File Server, Micros POS, Telephone Systems, Hotel Inventory Control System, Information Systems, Life Safety Systems, electronic Door Lock Systems, Word Processing and Database Systems, Interactive TV Systems.

• Personal Computers
• Mini-Computers
• File Server
• Micros POS
• Telephone systems
• Hotel Inventory Control System
• Information Systems
• Life Safety Systems
• Electronic Door Lock Systems
• Word Processing and Database Systems
• Interactive TV Systems
• Responsible for initiating Data Processing Projects:
• Installation of new data processing equipment
• Adding a new system to an existing data processing system
• Installing revised versions of existing software programs
• Adding new applications on existing data processing equipment
• Interfacing existing data processing system to each other
• Responsible for the effective installation and operation of hotel data processing equipment involving the following:
• The development of a well-through out and detailed installation plan
• Monitoring progress being made against the plan
• Effectively testing system loopholes and bringing it to the attention of the Management
• Responsible for the effective and efficient day to day utilization of data processing equipment and/or systems. The IT Manager will ensure that:
• Trouble logs and utilization records are prepared
• On-going training is continually provided and that all personnel are fully knowledgeable in utilizing the equipment and/or system
• Reliable back-up of hotel data and maintained and properly secured
• Contingency plans are review to ensure on-going operations in the event of equipment and/or failure
• Operational Mauals are developed and maintained on a current basis and used regularly by the operating staff
• Ensure virus protection for servers and workstation at all times and examine the entire system for the presence if virus or similar irregularities
• Ensure equipment is cleaned in accordance with maintenance schedule and keep logbook for the same
• Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out at the prescribed intervals
• Show behaviour geared in a way as to represent the hotel in the best possible way at all times.
• Be responsible for the processing equipment consumable materials and all data processing equipment.

Requirements

Skills
• Level of Education Bachelor / Licence Areas of study IT & Telecommunications

Professional experiences
• 1 to 2 years

Languages essential
• English

Essential and optional requirements
• Enter into and review equipment maintenance agreements with vendors, as well as service bureau agreements.
• Maintain external maintenance business contracts with hardware, suppliers, consumable suppliers, service bureau and various computer training schools.
• Ensure a proper stock and supply of data processing consumables (stationary, ribbons, etc).
• Maintain up to date cable diagram.
• Maintain inventories on bi-annual basis on all computer equipment installed and provide written report.
• Maintain a proper filing system and adhere to the record retention as per the Ibis Hotels Kuwait policy.
• Report to work on time and / or before commencement of duties.
• Ensure that confidential records and other confidential information are properly safeguarded and are not removed from the office.
• Does not disclose any financial information nor any other confidential information of the Ibis Hotels Kuwait.
• Prepare monthly activity report for the Financial Controller.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Excel
• Power Point
• Word
• Micros
• Opéra

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

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