Information Technology (IT) Officer at Domino Stores Limited

Location: Sabo - Yaba, Lagos

Job Description

• The Information Technology personnel reports to the Business Managers, manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluating user needs and system functionality and ensuring that IT facilities meet these needs;
• Planning, developing and implementing the IT budget, obtaining competitive prices from suppliers, to ensure cost effectiveness;
• Scheduling upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems;
• Researching and installing new systems;
• Ensuring the smooth running of all IT systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision;
• Ensuring that software licensing laws are adhered to;
• Providing secure access to the network for remote users;
• Ensuring the security of data from internal and external attack;
• Providing users with appropriate support and advice;
• Managing crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems;
• Mentoring and training new IT support staff;
• Keeping up to date with the latest technologies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a good University Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.

Knowledge:
Applicant must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Computer hardware and software systems and programs
• Computer networks, network administration and network installation
• Computer troubleshooting
• Computer viruses and security
• E-mail and internet programs.

Skills:
Applicant incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Management and supervisory skills
• Ability to install and administer computer hardware, software and networks
• Team building skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Effective verbal, written, presentation and listening communications skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics.