Lead, System and Network Infrastructure at Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (RC 638640), is one of the eleven successor distribution companies of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Kaduna Electric, a registered trademark of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, is licensed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to distribute and retail electricity within a service coverage area of Northwestern-most of Nigeria. It has its Headquarters in Kaduna, with offices in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States.

Kaduna Electric is looking to employ young, vibrant professionals to fill the position below in the Information and Communication Technology Department:

Job Title: Lead, System and Network Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kaduna State

Job Summary

• Define and implement Kaduna Electric's network architecture to ensure secure, scalable and flexible ICT infrastructure.
• To build a fast, effective and reliable network connectivity within Kaduna Electric office.
• Maintaining of links and solving any problems that may occur with networks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure ICT network connectivity is available to all system users in Kaduna Electric offices
• Install, configure, support and monitor Kaduna Electric's ICT network, website performance, and perform needed upgrades and systems maintenance
• Define a disaster recovery and backup contingency plan
• Define steps for diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software and other ICT network problems.
• Coordinating between network and data communications systems, as well as with network security operations.
• Participate in purchasing decisions of ICT hardware and software
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies that will allow KADUNA ELECTRIC to achieve its business and ICT goals.
• Implement / update all of the appropriate processes and procedures to ensure Kaduna Electric's network is running at an optimum level.
• Maintain all communication systems, routers, switches, mobile devices, security firewalls and network security, patching and licenses and vendor management.
• Provide operational and management of computer systems and networks
• Assist in providing training and support for the team of engineers
• Supervise subordinates, implement solutions, provide estimates and plan networks
• Design and implement network infrastructures and network security
• Support the ICT network administration
• Ensure optimal network uptime
• Recommending network specifications for new and existing infrastructure
• Perform regular maintenance procedures and ensure the necessary security measures are taken
• Manage the network infrastructure, workstations, servers, printers, Prepaid and Post-paid meters as well as all KADUNA ELECTRIC ICT systems.
• Contributing to and maintain system standards
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Experience in design and development of LAN and WAN network with different topologies using Radio, GPRS/GSM, PLC, and Fibre Optic
• Specialize in
• Specialize in routers and switches configuration from different vendors and different protocols like MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP etc.
• Specialize in server applications and operating systems deployment
• Specialize in firewall and intrusion detection systems
• Configure Network and Server Clustering and understand load-balancing technologies
• Knowledge of Technical support, Systems and Network Administration processes and procedures within KADUNA ELECTRIC
• Ability to provide technical support and working to set deadlines given the available resources
• Working innovatively to employ and deploy systems and network administration technologies
• Actively looking for opportunities to improve Kaduna Electric’s Systems and Network administration environment to meet its defined objectives
• Working with a variety of other ICT staff and supporting existing processes but seeking to improve where possible
• Ability to effectively provision network security services to protect Kaduna Electric’s ICT infrastructure
• Ability to adhere to Network management best practices
• Knowledge working with Microsoft Office applications
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned.

Experience and Minimum Requirements

• 5 - 9 years' work experience involving managing ICT systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Masters in IT systems management or related field
• MBA will also be added advantage
• Work experience in the administration of corporate applications
• ICT Projects delivery experience
• Three years supervisory experience
• Extensive experience with Management Information Systems in energy utilities
• Certifications such as Comptia A+, MSCE, OCA, CCNP, CCIE, Networking +, Fibre Technologies, Microwave Radio, will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 23rd April, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online