Lead, Data Center & Tech Infrastructure at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited Full Time

Job Title: Lead, Data Center & Tech Infrastructure

Location: Nigeria

Objectives

• Assist Ops to provide assurance on the availability of the Datacentre supporting infrastructure (Power, Cooling, Fire Suppression, Humidity control systems).
• Ensure the provisioning & maintenance of compute & storage resources required to host applications and other information systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the proper direction for future network technology solutions, and/or assist NUIMS to design and develop solutions.
• Identify opportunities to lower cost, improve service levels, and enable new services.
• Maintain the file and print servers.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Windows 2008/2012 Active Directory security.
• Continuously maintain and assess the quality and reliability of existing network infrastructures and network components that comprise the Office Local Technology and make recommendations for upgrade or replacement.
• Provide the 2nd level of support for basic office IT infrastructure.
• Escalates any unresolved issues to the vendor of the IT infrastructure within the agreed SLA between NUIMS and such vendors.
• Perform configuration of all types of Cisco networking equipment.
• Perform all aspects of Microsoft Exchange administration.
• Perform general network administration in a multiplatform environment including, but not limited to, user & group management, network file shares, patch management, service/support pack management, DHCP, DNS, NDS, and Active Directory and other technologies for on-line user collaboration.
• Provide timely and quality reports on the activities of the Unit to Supervisor, Networks.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics / IT, Computer Science or any related field
• Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 9 years relevant post qualification experience
• Experience in the oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.

Competence:

• Skilled in Network Infrastructure Management
• Knowledge of Network Design and Configuration
• Knowledge of Network support and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Network/System performance reporting
• Knowledge of Active Directory Design and Administration
• Results Oriented Skill

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.