Information Technology and Methods Group
Hardware and Software Specialist
Information Planning and Management Department

Job Summary:

• Performs consulting functions in the evaluation of hardware, software, network solutions and/or productivity tools.
• Gather relevant information required to establish the configuration requirements, set-up tasks, documentation and control of initial standards and procedures for all hardware, software, and networking environment supported.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving hardware, software, and networking related environment problems.
• Provide analysis and recommendation to the Planning Services Section head in defining the information technology requirements needed to satisfy the business objectives and overall IT Architecture plan.

Qualifications:

• Project Management Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiating and Consulting Skills
• Superior Communication Skills (Written and Oral)
• Has working knowledge with the following platforms: Client / Server, Unix, Mainframe
• Has working knowledge with network infrastructure technologies
• Has working knowledge with the following databases: DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, Informix