Head, ICT Network Operations and Infrastructure at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

Job Description

• The suitable candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that will design, specify, deploy, operate and maintain corporate and production platforms and their interconnectivity to provide highly available ICT systems for the organization

Key Roles / Responsibilities
Strategically deploy and grow ICT infrastructure in line with organizational requirements:

• Ensure high availability of IT production and corporate networks and infrastructure
• Provide guidance on Network Design and Operational Policies
• Own and execute infrastructure rollout plans
• Manage and solve strategic and operational issues affecting infrastructure and network.
• Work with other ICT Heads to ensure data privacy, data integrity and high availability of ICT services
• Manage service providers and monitor associated SLA’s
• Conduct Budget Preparation, Tracking and Reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a University degree in computer science or related field. Preferred: M.Sc in Computer Science or Related Field.
• CISSP/ CISA. CCIE Security or equivalent certifications
• 4 years application level vulnerability testing and web application security. Strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of network security, authentication, security protocols and applied cryptography. Code level security auditing a plus
• Experience conducting regular disaster recovery tests in a medium to large size organization.
• Knowledge of Security as applied to Virtualized Environments and Cloud Computing
• A minimum of 6 years principal or management experience.
• Highly Developed People Skill.
• Strong Project Management Skill.
• Strong Mentoring skills.
• Excellent Analytical, Organizational & Multitasking skills
• Strong Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
• Discreet with Integrity
• Self motivated with focus on results