Lead, Data Center & Tech Infrastructure at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is a dynamic global energy company with businesses and operations across the entire spectrum of the energy value chain. It is a state oil company in Nigeria. Formerly a fully-owned government company, it was transformed from into a limited liability company in July 2022. NNPC Limited is the only entity licensed to operate in the country's petroleum industry. It partners with foreign oil companies to exploit Nigeria's fossil fuel resources.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead, Data Center & Tech Infrastructure

Location: Nigeria

Objectives

• Assist Ops to provide assurance on the availability of the Datacentre supporting infrastructure (Power, Cooling, Fire Suppression, Humidity control systems).
• Ensure the provisioning & maintenance of compute & storage resources required to host applications and other information systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the proper direction for future network technology solutions, and/or assist NUIMS to design and develop solutions.
• Identify opportunities to lower cost, improve service levels, and enable new services.
• Maintain the file and print servers.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Windows 2008/2012 Active Directory security.
• Continuously maintain and assess the quality and reliability of existing network infrastructures and network components that comprise the Office Local Technology and make recommendations for upgrade or replacement.
• Provide the 2nd level of support for basic office IT infrastructure.
• Escalates any unresolved issues to the vendor of the IT infrastructure within the agreed SLA between NUIMS and such vendors.
• Perform configuration of all types of Cisco networking equipment.
• Perform all aspects of Microsoft Exchange administration.
• Perform general network administration in a multiplatform environment including, but not limited to, user & group management, network file shares, patch management, service/support pack management, DHCP, DNS, NDS, and Active Directory and other technologies for on-line user collaboration.
• Provide timely and quality reports on the activities of the Unit to Supervisor, Networks.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics / IT, Computer Science or any related field
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience
• Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Competence:

• Skilled in Network Infrastructure Management
• Knowledge of Network Design and Configuration
• Knowledge of Network support and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Network/System performance reporting
• Knowledge of Active Directory Design and Administration
• Results Oriented Skill

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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