Information Technology Officer at the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Nigeria

The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Nigeria, an affiliate of the University of Maryland Baltimore, is a Non-Governmental Organization funded by the U.S Government through the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Location: Nigeria
Duration: One year with the possibility of renewal subject the availability of funds.

Description

• The Organization is seeking qualified candidates to work on its recent award on "the Nigeria Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIlS), a Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (PHIA) Survey that was developed to enable countries obtain HIV-specific indicators, including the impact of the expansion of HIV prevention and treatment programs to facilitate effective monitoring of national HIV programs.

Job Summary

• The Information Technology Officer would be responsible for ensuring that all technology equipment (Laptops, phones, tablets, etc.) software and subscriptions services in a geopolitical zone during the National AIDS Impact and xxx Survey remain functional, available and secure always.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the Survey Application (CSPro), Linkage system, Logistics Management System, Mobile Device Management, Lab Data Management System (LDMS) and software remain functional, available and secure
• Manage, configure, secure, support and troubleshoot applications and services on associated mobile devices, physical servers, virtual servers, networks, storage systems and information security systems
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Secure the computing environment using best practices and consistent processes. Contribute to the information security practice via sound administrative practices and proactive actions
• Configure, deploy and maintain network components including switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, VPN concentrators and security appliances
• Conduct capacity planning, monitoring and patching activities
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and periodic testing of disaster recovery plans ensuring business continuity for all core services and critical applications
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades
• Obtaining replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience:

• 5 years systems development experience
• Successful full life-cycle implementation of at least 5 major projects.

Required skills:

• Proficient Backup/restore processing experience
• Must have experience in Software Development and coding in C#, .NET, Java or PHP
• Databases administration and design (SQlite, MySqI and/or Microsoft SQL Server)
• Proficient knowledge of Windows Server OS architecture, design, management, scripting and troubleshooting
• Adequate understanding of VMWare (virtualization) architecture, core services and administration
• Adequate understanding of storage technologies and protocols
• Proficient understanding of security best practices
• Proficient knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, etc.).

Application Closing Date
13th February, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online