IT Manager at Dragnet Nigeria

Planning:
·         Conceptualize, design and monitor procedures to manage all VAS & IN platforms; preparation/ analysis of Logs (Short codes, SMS, Downloads, etc.)
·         Develop mobile and web applications 
·         Develop documentation process and procedures for managing VAS network and provide the necessary information required for implementation 
·         Planning/ implementation of systems and network checklists- perform engineering level network planning and design for all WANS and LANs installed 
·         Develop a global security plan to ensure safety of data and access to the platform 
·         Deploy new products and services 

Operations:
·         Manage all IS infrastructure and security as well as implementation of network upgrades 
·         Ensure systems/ servers are always up, running and backed up 
·         Liaise with technical partners on interface issues with the telecommunication networks 
·         Participate in vendor selection process including: requirements gathering, RFQ issuance, vendor evaluation, procurement, etc.
·         Ensure 24/7 service availability of mobile media content and infrastructure
·         Ensure that all Service Level Agreements are in place and adhered to by technical services team to the business. 
·         Conduct ongoing reviews of and changes to network and other hardware facilities with little negative impact on the user community. 
·         Identify and implement any necessary changes or upgrades.
Business Development:
·         Provide new services/solutions according to marketing requirements after inspection for availability with the current network structure and standards 
·         Exploit new technologies and keep abreast of all new developments in the field of networking and communication. 

Experience
·         Very strong technical background with a flair for technology management; minimum of 5 years’ experience in VAS solutions. 
Education
·         Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/ Electronic Engineering/ Technology related field. 

Requirements
·         Familiar with VAS equipment and platforms (exposure to the Simplewire / Open Market gateway an added advantage) 
·         Familiar with telecommunication technology architecture 
·         Microsoft IIS and ASP.NET; Web/ Internet content filtering 
Competencies for the IT Manager
·         Stakeholder- relationship management skills 
·         Planning, analytical and project management skills 
·         Domain name (E-mail and website) service configuration and management.
·         Network Optimisation: High speed Local Area Networks based on Ethernet and fast Ethernet technologies, Local to Wide Area network connections, TCP/IP and other protocols, Wireless LAN. 
·         Programming skills (Visual basic and/or Java). 
·         Antivirus management and firewall configuration. 
·         Web/Internet content filtering. 
·         Operating Systems/Database: Windows XP, Windows Vista and windows server 2008, Red-Hat Linux, Oracle DB, SQL, Java, Php. 
·         Microsoft Application Suites: Microsoft Office 2010 (English), Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project. 
·         Hardware: Administration and setup of Intel / Dell Servers, and PC system with following peripherals: mouse, monitors, multimedia systems, memories and network cards. 
·         Good communication skills and strong customer – centric focus