I.T Manager at Alan & Grant

Location: Jos, Plateau
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• To ensure that the organization maintains a robust and secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure that facilitates the efficiency of its operations to satisfy its members

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all tasks relating to the installation, maintenance and management of the computer network to meet the organization
• Ensure that the ICT network is consistently available and operating efficiently
• Put in place comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Perform regular maintenance procedures and ensure the necessary security measures are taken
• Ensure that all software is licensed and updated to meet the needs of the organization
• Conduct regular inspections to identify if computer programs, applications and systems have been misused
• Monitor network bandwidth usage in line with the organizations’ ICT policy
• Assist in the evaluation of current business processes and modify/update to ensure efficiency
• Develop, execute and manage system test plans, system improvements and fixes
• Coordinate all activities between IT Unit and internal/external stakeholders
• Planning, developing and implementing the ICT budget
• Ensure regular on-the-job coaching of staff and other support staff
• Ensure quality of service from IT infrastructure (LAN, WAN)
• Implement preventive and corrective solutions, using the right tools
• Troubleshoot and support other hardware infrastructures of the organization such as CCTV, ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM, POS terminals, etc.

Requirements
Education, Experience & Skills:

• A first degree (or equivalent) and/or a higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or any related field
• Professional membership of relevant local and/or international associations such as: ICT certifications such as MSCE, CCNA, etc.
• Certifications in Programme/Project Management, Networking, Switching (e.g. CWNP, CISA, MCITP, MCTS, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, PMP) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in ICT management including across-board knowledge of computer hardware ,computer hardware, and project management
• Cognate experience in installation and implementation of computer software and hardware
• Computer programme skills
• Possess experience in the design, implementation, support and management of LAN, Cloud solution and security Bandwidth management skill
• Vendor management skill
• Network configuration, installation and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable Leadership and team building skills
• Capacity to build high performance team