Head, ICT Network Operations and Infrastructure at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Head, ICT Network Operations and Infrastructure

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The suitable candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that will design, specify, deploy, operate and maintain corporate and production platforms and their interconnectivity to provide highly available ICT systems for the organization

Key Roles / Responsibilities
Strategically deploy and grow ICT infrastructure in line with organizational requirements:

• Ensure high availability of IT production and corporate networks and infrastructure
• Provide guidance on Network Design and Operational Policies
• Own and execute infrastructure rollout plans
• Manage and solve strategic and operational issues affecting infrastructure and network.
• Work with other ICT Heads to ensure data privacy, data integrity and high availability of ICT services
• Manage service providers and monitor associated SLA’s
• Conduct Budget Preparation, Tracking and Reporting

Qualifications

• Minimum of a University degree in computer science or related field. Preferred: M.Sc in Computer Science or Related Field.
• CISSP/ CISA. CCIE Security or equivalent certifications
• 4 years application level vulnerability testing and web application security. Strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of network security, authentication, security protocols and applied cryptography. Code level security auditing a plus
• Experience conducting regular disaster recovery tests in a medium to large size organization.
• Knowledge of Security as applied to Virtualized Environments and Cloud Computing
• A minimum of 6 years principal or management experience.
• Highly Developed People Skill.
• Strong Project Management Skill.
• Strong Mentoring skills.
• Excellent Analytical, Organizational & Multitasking skills
• Strong Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
• Discreet with Integrity
• Self motivated with focus on results

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2016 at 5 pm GMT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications which should include their Curriculum Vitae only to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com The subject of your email should be the position you are applying for.

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way,
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Note: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered.