Posted on Thu 04th May, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
A reputable International (EYFS, Primary & Secondary) School committed to British curriculum education standards, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior IT Engineer
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Respond positively to the changing IT educational sector by providing advice to the school management for IT infrastructure improvement; contribute to the School's IT strategy.
Investigate and implement hardware, software and IT infrastructure, in consultation with the school management that is sustainable and responsive to the needs of the School community and in line with the School’s IT Strategy plan.
Devise, document and maintain IT policies and procedures that ensure operational (business) continuity and compliance with relevant requirements.
Ensure regular maintenance and efficient use of technology equipment and systems (e.g. servers, telephone systems, intercoms, surveillance cameras, software applications, and network) in support of the School’s educational and administrative operations.
Manage and optimize administrative systems – School information (LPSS Booking App, Google Workspace, G-Suite, e-online system), domain services (Active Directory) including SSO, security, printers, backup, analytics, communication (PBX, PAS) and enterprise business systems (Sophos UTM / Endpoint Security).
Assist in the synergy and collaboration in interdepartmental activities and communication in order to facilitate effective and smooth running of the department.
Implement and manage the School's IT infrastructure and systems within approved budget and resource allocations.
Lead an environment in which high quality services are delivered to staff, students, parents and volunteers of the School.
Manage the appointment and relationship of strategic partnerships with IT hardware, software and service vendors.
Co-ordinate security and risk management for information managed by, and on behalf of, the School.
Apply a management framework to IT Services projects.
Interface with IT vendors and the School IT Consultant.
Be an exemplary professional role model for staff and students.
Maintain a leadership position in IT activities in the sector.
Initiate and access appropriate professional development for the IT Services team.
Communicate with staff, students and parents on any IT queries that need to be addressed.
Keep abreast of the latest technologies beneficial to the School.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following; Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Management, Educational Technology or other equivalent field.
ITIL Service Management Foundation Certificate.
MSCE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer).
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Strong Understanding in enterprise systems such as Sophos UTM and Endpoint security, Acronis Backup Systems, NAS, PBX, PAS.
Strong understanding and experience working with MS Active Directory, group policies, security groups, and network logon scripting.
Must be able to communicate technological solutions and product knowledge not only to technical but to business users as well.
Strong knowledge of Cloud, SaaS, Financial, Enterprise verticals.
Excellent troubleshooting skills ability to narrow down the cause of an issue and determine a solution.
Must excel in competitive situations.
Salary
Attractive, commensurate with skills and experience.
Application Closing Date
Friday; 19th May, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for test and panel interview session either on-site or virtual.
The suitable candidate for this position would undergo medical tests, reference and police background checks before an offer letter of employment is given.