Head, ICT at a start-up Microfinance Bank - Corporate Headhunters Limited

Corporate Headhunters Limited - Our client, a start-up Microfinance Bank located in Ekiti State is seeking to recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, ICT

Location: Ekiti

Job Responsibilities

• Implementation of the network architecture strategy and management Plan, deploy, configure and maintain router and switches, administrative responsibility for the entire networking infrastructure
• Plan detailed concept of LAN / VLAN / WAN for all bank locations via connection to ISP Design a network concept and create lifecycle plan for network devices Backup and setup of network configurations
• Proactive analysis of logging data to help to prevent system down time – communicate system or network events, troubleshoots problems and ensure uptime of network devices
• Patch management for network devices
• Maintain and update documentation of network design
• Plan and configure network security within the banking network
• Manage IP-routing and network capacity Install and manage data center racking, cabling, power, network devices, coordinate the team of networking Infrastructure.
• Manage schedules and workloads of team members.
• Oversee a team of specialists while providing support at the second level.
• Compile reports to track customer satisfaction, personnel performance and adherence to established service-level targets.

Qualification & Experiences

• B.Sc. or HND in Information Technology or Business Information Technology or comparable qualification.
• Cognate Networking Certification(s) will be an added advantage.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in an operational IT role as a network administrator
• Evidence of sound experience and in-depth knowledge in: Network administration (up-to-date Cisco router hardware, operation system IOS, network connections), patch management, scripting, access control lists Cyber roam deployment Configuration of firewall, TCP / IP, DNS and DHCP IT security tools and methods of as VPN and SSH Backup and recovery procedures for routers, switches and firewalls.
• Problem-solving, analytical and process-oriented.
• Disciplined approach towards daily operations and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally in English.
• Ability to take responsibility, work on own initiative.
• Willingness to travel to bank branches throughout the country for installation and administration of server.
• Must be resident or ready to relocate to Ekiti State

Desired Experience and Knowledge:

• ICT project work Selecting providers and negotiating contracts
• Windows batch scripting and Linux server administration
• Evidence of: Openness to learning new technologies and methodologies
• Steering providers

Application Closing Date
Friday, 3rd April, 2020.