IT Manager at the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Akwa Ibom
Project: ACE 5
Job Nature: Full Time

Job Description

• The candidate will lead the Project IT team, strategically fostering collaboration, innovation, and productivity through effective communication and mentorship.
• The candidate will strategically lead the ECEWS ACE5 HQ, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River State offices, understanding their unique technological needs and implementing proactive solutions to enhance IT services.
• The candidate will Lead and provide innovation to the ECEWS IT infrastructure, implementing cost-effective solutions to streamline operations and improve network performance.
• Must possess expertise in monitoring and protecting ECEWS servers, ensuring the integrity of critical data and systems.
• The candidate will lead and manage the ECEWS ACE5 solar system installation projects with professionalism and versatility, showcasing exceptional project management skills.
• S/He will ensure the procurement of authentic IT devices, safeguarding ECEWS investments and ensuring the reliability of technological assets.
• The candidate will provide IT leadership across ECEWS Projects, driving innovation and delivering effective backend support for IT solutions.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute cloud migration and expansion projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and ensuring best practices and standards are followed.
• Strategically Design, implement, and maintain security controls and compliance measures for Microsoft Azure cloud environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated into cloud architecture and operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for continuous improvement of cloud services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• M.Sc Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud computing, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Certifications in Cyber Security, O365 Cloud Services, networking, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ and any additional related certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT roles, with at least 4 years focused on Enterprise setups, ERPs and cloud computing, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
• Proven IT progressive leadership experience in managing Multi-dimensional IT setup and implementation.
• Proven experience in leading the management and maintenance of Enterprise or Virtual Networks infrastructure, including key NSG and Firewall configurations.
• Excellent networking skills, including knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and routing protocols.
• Experience in managing solar system installations and maintenance, including solar panels, batteries, and inverters.
• Proficiency in Managing Microsoft Azure cloud services, including but not limited to Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Networking.
• Proficient in Managing and implementing cloud computing Security principles, architectures, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with solar system management, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex IT issues efficiently.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2025.