Current Recruitment at Kogi State University, Anyigba - 4th September 2019

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Kogi State University, Anyigba, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below in the Information Technology and Resource Centre (ITRC):     Job Title: Front End Developer Location: Anyigba, Kogi Details

• Front end Developers responsible to ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience requirements optimizing web pages for maximum efficiency and maintaining brand consistency across all web pages among other duties.
• To work with Back End Developers, Graphic Designers and User Experience Designers, to ensure all elements of web creation are consistent The Front End Developers
• Responsibilities include:
• Developing features to enhance the user experience.
• Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.
• Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.
• Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability
• Maintaining brand consistency throughout design

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information System with 4 years experience, three of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications with profocoency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery, Understanding of server-side CSS, experience with graphic design applications and responsive and adaptive design, understanding of SEO principles, good problem solving skills and verbal communication skills will be an advantage

      Job Title: Help Desk and Administrative Support Location: Anyigba, Kogi Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Information Technology, Management Information System or General Administration with 2 years experience.

  Job Title: Computer Programmer Location: Anyigba, Kogi Details

• The computer Programmer's duties will include managing systems performance, providing tech support, reviewing and updating existing programs, identifying and fixing defects, supporting data architecture, generating reports, developing in-house software and mitigating potential risk, task management and superior problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coding and debugging
• Designing and testing computer structures
• Troubleshooting system errors
• Writing computer instructions
• Managing database systems
• Maintaining operating systems
• Editing source-code
• Profiling and analysing algorithms
• Implementing build systems
• Providing tech support

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information System with 6 years experience, three of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications will be an added advantage. Advance knowledge of operating systems, analytical and problem solving skills, Java, C++, SQL, C# and HTML experience. Aptitude for learning new technology, deadline driven and superior communication skills.

    Job Title: Database Administrator Location: Anyigba, Kogi Responsibilities Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring systems performance and identifying problems that arise.
• Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors.
• Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access.
• Ensuring that the database is adequately backed up and able to be recovered in the event of memory loss.
• Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance.
• Suggesting changes and improvements for maintenance or protection.
• Regularly liaising with IT project managers and database programmers.
• Designing databases with both front-end and back-end users in mind.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information System with 6 years experience, three of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications will bean advantage. Candidates must possess an extensive knowledge of the databases, be analytic problem-solvers and communicators who are fluent in most data manipulation languages such as MS SQL, Oracle Database, 1-ladoop or PostgreSQL. Advanced certification as an MCDBAor MCSD for NET is advantageous.

      Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Anyigba, Kogi Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems with 6 years experience, three (3) of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications will be an advantage. A strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware, ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network devices including WAPs, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers and a deep knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is highly desired for this job.

Other skills must include:

• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access posits firewall routers switches controllers
• KnowIedge of a1i8bbn transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Ability to provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection. Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
• Network security experience
• LAN and WAN experience

      Job Title: Security Analyst Location: Anyigba, Kogi Responsibilities

• Leading efforts to counter security breaches and anticipating and reducing the likelihood of future security alerts, incidents, and disasters.
• Defining, planning, implementing, maintaining, and upgrading security measures, policies, and controls.
• Writing reports and providing insights on the efficacy of the current security policies, incident responses, disaster recovery plans, and other security-related information.
• Assisting with the creation of updates and training programs to secure the network and train the employees. Keeping the security systems up to date.
• Monitoring security access and maintaining the relevant data.
• Conducting vulnerability testing and risk analyses to assess security and performing internal and external security audits
• Analyzing security breaches to identify the cause and to update incidence responses and disaster recovery plans.
• Verifying and coordinating security plans with outside vendors.
• Creating procedures for IT employees and training them in security awareness.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information System with 6 years experience, three (3) of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies.
• Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications, will be an advantage. The Security Analysts responsibilities include: securing online and on-premises infrastructures, filtering out suspicious activity, and finding and mitigating security risks before any breaches can occur. Working inter-departmentally to identify and correct any flaws in our security systems.

      Job Title: Director of Information and Communication Technology Location: Anyigba, Kogi Job Description

• To lead and direct the provision and delivery of ICT services throughout the University.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of IT and communications professionals and provide strategic directions, develop and implement the ICT strategy and other policy documents, oversee support systems to a range of users across the University on 24 hours, 365 days a year, and supervise the CT business ventures.
• Oversee the development and delivery of CT products and services, in accordance with agreed service and performance standards, industry best practice and in alignment with the University objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Drive the ICT collaborative agenda on behalf ofthe University, in conjunction with other local and foreign partners
• Performance such other CT related duties as may be directed by the Vice Chancellor

Educational/Professional Qualification/Work Experience

• Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, with 10 years experience, five (5) of which should be in a tertiary or related institution, and be registered with the relevant professional bodies. Possession of professional globally acceptable certifications, will be an advantage.

In addition, the candidate should possess the following skills/capabilities:

• Leadership and Management Skills
• Implementing executive policies and ensuring strategic capacity planning
• Financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and justifying expenditures.
• Analytical mindset to develop and utilize reliable metrics and overseeing
• SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-based) metrics for hardware, software, and storage
• Advanced literacy skills e.g. composition and presentation of reports, policies, strategy papers
• Directing and supporting the implementation of new software and hardware
• Identifying and recommending new technology solutions
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Age: Applicants must not be more than fifty-five (55) years of age at the time of appointment
• Health: Applicant must enjoy good heath to be able to endure the ngours of the duties of the position.

Duration of Appointment The appointment shall be for a single term of Five (5) years. Conditions of Service These are as approved by the Governing Council of the University and as may be modified from time to time.   How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications in 6 (six) copies with photocopies of their Credentials and detailed CV indicating:

• Full Names
• Date and Place of Birth
• Permanent Address
• Marital Status
• Nationality
• Number and Ages of Children
• Educational Institutions attended/Qualifications obtained with dates, including membership/fellowship of relevant professional bodies
• Work Experience and positions held with dates
• Present employer, Post and Salary
• List of publications, if any
• Other relevant activities outside current employment
• Major professional achievements, contributions including awards received, if any
• Names and addresses of 3 Referees - One of whom should be professionally competent to assess the applicant. The referees should be requested to forward their references directed to the "Registrar" via the address below.

All Applications should be addressed and sent to: The Registrar, Kogi State University, P.M.B. 2373, Anyigba, Kogi State. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted   Application Deadline  2nd October, 2019.

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