IT Manager-Cluster

Job Number ‎23222674
Job Category Information Technology
Location The St. Regis Kuwait, FAHD AL SALEM STREET PO BOX ‎5902 SAFAT,
Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Contributes general knowledge and skill in technology to provide first-and
some second-level support including break-fix (repairs, installations,
maintenance of systems) for designated property/properties. Generally works
within well-established guidelines to complete routine tasks. Responsible for
performing repairs, installations, and maintenance for property-based systems
with a particular area. Has knowledge of sophisticated technology
equipment/processes.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
Required:
* High school diploma or GED; ‎2-‎4 years experience in the Information Technology or related professional area.
OR
* ‎2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related major; ‎2 years experience or related professional area.
Preferred:
* System-related professional certifications desired.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Technology Needs within Budget Targets
* Assists and/or provides input to IT Leadership for CAPEX and department operating budgets based on anticipated IT projects and property support/needs requirements.
* Confirms that property/properties are in compliance with appropriate Marriott International Policies (MIPs) and Information Security Manuals (ISMs). Implements solutions as directed to resolve discrepancies.
* Places equipment orders as directed relating to personal computers, telecommunications, local servers/networks; processes invoices for their property/properties.
* Conducts periodic inventories of applications and hardware; prepares reports as requested.
* Confirms that technology assets are secured.
* Complies with technology-related vendor contracts.

Building and Sustaining Relationships with Customers
* Writes and presents proposals, analyses, project plans, cost models, etc. in written and/or oral formats.
* Provides customer service to associates at dedicated property/properties.
* Responds to inquiries from customers/vendors/peer group.
* Provides detailed status reports as requested.

Verifying Client Technology Needs are Met
* Assists in disaster recovery and business continuity as it relates to technology.
* Provides technical guidance.
* Escalates support for all Marriott approved technology solutions (i.e. mobility devices, GPNS) and Request Center Processes.
* Supports guest and associate internet access requirements.
* Escalates problems as appropriate through direct supervisor, CLS IT Field and/or Marriott IT resources.
* Images desktops, installs new software applications, applies patches, maps drives to appropriate server/network.
* Moves/adds/changes PCs/peripherals; migrating data when necessary.
* Performs routine desktop backup as scheduled or directed.
* Provides end-user support.
* Confirms technology security (i.e. encryption, patch deployment) and technology compliance (i.e. Quarterly ID Audits, MAARK1) measures are in place.
* Supports unit infrastructure (servers, switches, router, APs etc.) and engages appropriate MI IT and/or Vendor resources.
* Assists in creating and maintaining secure server environment. Performs server backups and routine preventative maintenance.
* Pulls through support for corporate, regional and property initiatives.

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committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and
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