The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) Job Position for a Head, ICT Network Operations
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.
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric
distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is
inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the
position below:
Job Title: Head, ICT Network Operations
Location: Abuja
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.
- 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
- Ensure high availability of IT production and corporate networks and infrastructure
- Provide guidance on Network Design and Operational Policies
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
- 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.
- Minimum of 8 years in managing a networking and infrastructure team in a medium /large business
Other Qualifications:
- Integrity and professionalism
- Communication skills
- Self motivation and self initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- 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
- Highly Developed People Skill.
- Strong Project Management Skill.
Note
- Failure to follow the instruction will lead to disqualification of your application.
- Only soft copy of applications will be treated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CV's to:
[email protected] 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.
Application Deadline: 17th March, 2017.