Posted:8 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Telecommunications
Description:
Sama formerly known as Samasource is a training-data company, focusing on annotating data for artificial intelligence algorithms. The company offers image, video and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms in industries including automotive, navigation, augmented reality, virtual reality, biotechnology, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Sama's mission is to expand opportunity for low-income individuals through the digital economy. One of the first organizations to engage in impact sourcing, Sama trains workers in basic computer skills and pays a local living wage for their labor.
Job Description
In preparation for Samasource’s next phase of growth, we are searching for a seasoned IT Support Advisor. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the organization's computing infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to internal users' IT support requests via Help desk ticketing system.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Provide timely resolution of technical problems, ensuring minimal disruption to user productivity.
- Installing, configuring, upgrading and repairing PC hardware & software.
- Assist with onboarding new employees by setting up computers, accounts, and access permissions.
- Conduct periodic backups of the identified information systems.
- Provide training and guidance to end users on IT-related best practices, security policies, and tools.
- Monitor and report on recurring technical issues to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Logging of incidences in an accurate and informative manner as and when they occur.
- Maintain inventory of IT equipment.
- Regularly conduct preventive maintenance on company hardware (computers, network devices) to ensure optimal performance and prevent system failures.
- Ensure compliance with company IT policies and security protocols.
- Escalate complex issues to higher-level IT support as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, ITIL, Cisco, Microsoft or Cloud Infrastructure Certifications are a plus.
Experience:
- 1-3 years of experience in an IT support/helpdesk role.
- Hands-on experience with Windows and macOS operating systems.
- Familiarity with networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
- Experience with troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time