Job at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

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.

HEAD, ICT NETWORK OPERATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team that designs, specifies, deploys, operates and maintains corporate and production platforms and their inter-connectivity to provide highly available ICT systems for the business.
Strategically deploy and grown ICT infrastructure in line with business needs. Ensure day to day issues are resolved by working across business functions.
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 networks
Work with other ICT Heads to ensure data privacy, data integrity and high availability of ICT services
Manage service providers and monitor associated SLAs
Conduct Budget Preparation, Tracking and Reporting

Administrative/Supportive:
Provides Technical leadership for the department
Build strong team to meet corporate needs
Lead and mentor to ensure professional growth of team

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a University Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Preferred: MSc in Computer Science or Related Field.
CCIE or equivalent certifications a plus
Minimum of 8 years in managing a networking and infrastructure team in a medium /large business
Practical experience in deployment of fiber optics, copper cable plants. Experience in data center design, construction, O&M
Detailed operational knowledge on network switches, network protocols (IS-IS, OSPF, BGP), peering and Autonomous systems, virtualization, cloud computing, SDN, load balancing and wireless systems
A minimum of 5 years principal or management experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Integrity and professionalism
Communication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Highly Developed People Skill.
Strong Project Management Skill.
Strong Mentoring skills.
Excellent Analytical, Organizational & Multitasking skills.
Strong Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
Good negotiation skills
Strong Change Management Skills
Self-motivated with focus on results
Passion for excellence in serving users and addressing their needs

TO APPLY
Applicants should send their cover letters and CV's to: Head.ICTnetwork@abujaelectricity.com  using the position applied for as the subject of your email.

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 Director, Corporate Services.

Note

Failure to follow the instruction will lead to disqualification of your application.

Only soft copy of applications will be treated.

DUE DATE: 17 March, 2017