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Manager, IT Networks

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

Job Description

IT Network Administration

  • Deploy LAN/WAN internet and any related infrastructure related services, device equipment’s and projects.
  • Management of all IT equipment’s in data centres and technical rooms
  • Backups for all equipment’s and other Network services
  • Ensuring all Service Requests are resolved and completed timely from Service Desk as per Operational Guidelines
  • Management of the Network Voice Infrastructure IHS Wide
  • Effective Monitoring up to 99.99% uptime Availability.
  • Ensure the health and security of the network
  • Ensure compliance of IP and VLAN distribution
  • Security system such as Firewalling, VPN configurations and management
  • Ensure Compliance with IT Security Policies and Baselines
  • Network standardized designs for the IHS Wide Network
  • Infrastructure strategy and transformation initiatives

IT Security Support

  • Definition and implementation of proper and adequate levels of IT security across the organization, as per Operating Guidelines
  • Enforcement and maintenance of the Information Security Policy according to Networks Security Operational Guidelines
  • Implement security related projects to assure a zero-security risk environment
  • Elaboration of fall back and emergency procedures, as per Operating Guidelines
  • Adhered Governance, Risks and compliance procedures

Network and Security Monitoring

  • Network equipment performance analysis to pro-actively prevent service interruptions
  • Production of internal Network and Security performance dashboards and reports
  • Security research and risk analysis to pro-actively ‘kill threats’
  • Issuing security alerts when required and implementing necessary shutdowns, rollbacks and workarounds
  • Initiate Problem and Change management, and Post-implementation reports
  • Network Security implementation
  • Infrastructure security prevention. Deny reachability access to unauthorized users
  • Escalation of serious security threats or breeches to Infrastructure Management and Service Quality Assurance

Cloud Network

  • Network Architecture
  • Security – Azure Firewalling
  • Software Defined Networks
  • Secured Access Service Edge
  • Zero Trust Security
  • Express route services
  • BIG-IP
  • Azure, Huawei, AWS Cloud platforms etc.

Qualifications

Functional

  • ITIL Savvy
  • Network services integration and management
  • Network Strategy and Design
  • Network Security expertise
  • Administrative experience (Routing, switching, collaboration and security)
  • Solution provider and new initiatives
  • Project Management

Behavioral

  • Effective communication skills.
  • Leadership development
  • People management and coaching
  • Accountability
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical thinking
  • Planning and optimizing
  • Solution and result-driven.

Requirement

  • 10 Years minimum experience in Network Operations/Infrastructure Administration
  • 3 – 4 years minimum leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma or higher in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / Information Technology
  • ITIL certification
  • CISCO-certified Network, Collaboration, Security, Data Center or other equivalent networking qualification preferably
  • Network security qualification is recommended.
  • Microsoft Cloud certification is recommended.
  • LAN and WAN administration for Products not limited to Cisco, Sophos, Fortinet; Aruba, HPE, F5, Cloud Networks – Azure, AWS etcetera.
  • At least 3 – 4 years leadership experience

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Method of Application

Job Description

  • Ensure all required security equipment (e.g. CCTV systems, access control, ID card printers, turnstiles, intrusion detection, guard tour system, etc) is in good working condition. 
  • Support and monitor all technical equipment to meet the function’s current and future requirements. 
  • Maintain a good working knowledge of current security infrastructure and advise/ propose on new ones. 
  • Maintain good working relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure that services are delivered in line with contractual obligations/ standards. 
  • Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security assets. 
  • Provide support in scheduling security upgrades and backups of security hardware and software systems. 
  • Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of systems. 
  • Liaise with vendors on periodical maintenance of security equipment across headquarters and regional offices. 
  • Serve as interface between the Security team and other key internal stakeholders, e.g. IT and Facility Management. 
  • Perform periodic checks on security equipment across regional officers. 
  • Conduct reviews and investigations using existing technical devices. 
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Technical & Response. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • +7 years’ relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and application of security devices and performance. 

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