MTN: Team Lead VAS Messaging

MTN Nigeria is hiring a Team Lead Value Added Service (VAS) Messaging. Basic Educational requirement is B.Sc./HND Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering / Computer Science, with minimum 4 years hands-on experience in Messaging systems, Applications support, Solaris and Databases System Administration.

Department: Network Group

Location: Lagos

Job Description:

• Oracle Database and Solaris System Administration
  
• Develop tools and monitor scripts using Perl and Unix Scripts
  
• Support Value Added Services Applications
  
• Develop multi thread applications using OOP Languages such as Java, C++, .NET and Perl
  
• Perform Software and Hardware installation
  
• Ensure that ITIL best practices are strictly adhered to
  
• Upgrade/load approved patches and fixes
  
• Produce test documents
  
• Perform integration and acceptance tests
  
• Implement change request/planned work on platforms using established Change Management procedures
  
• Monitor systems and applications on site and remotely
  
• Ensure resolution of subscriber problems.
  
• Log, analyze, resolve and escalate faults on the platforms
  
• Ensure systems security by:
  
• - Carrying out regular file system and database backups
  
• - Logging of all activities on platforms
  
• - Regulating access to systems and ensuring confidentiality of information
  
• Conduct monthly routine preventive maintenance
  
• Perform software installations
  

Job Conditions:
Normal MTNN working conditions. After hours overtime and callout when necessary. Minimum qualification is 2.2 or equivalent

Reporting To: System Support Manager (VAS)

Required Skills:

4 years hands-on experience in Messaging systems, Applications support, Solaris and Databases System Administration

A good understanding of the Telecoms Industry.

Unix/Oracle/ITIL/Java Certifications


Employment Status : Permanent

Qualification: B.Sc./HND Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering / Computer Science

This vacancy expires on 27th Oct. 2009

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