Job Title: Manager – IT Technical Infrastructure
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Division: IT Technical Infrastructure
Reports To: Head-IT Technical Infrastructure
Company: Etisalat Nigeria
Job Summary:
Develop strategic plans for, and oversee daily operations of, the IT Technical Infrastructure unit across all sub-teams, including database infrastructure, Unix/ Linux/ Solaris operating systems, Microsoft infrastructure, SAN infrastructure and private cloud/ virtualized infrastructure
Principal Functions:
• Develop, plan and execute strategic initiatives aimed at improving and enhancing the efficient and effective utilization of enterprise resources across the business
• Ensure effective implementation of approved strategic initiatives through detailed planning of relevant projects, assignment of required resources and optimal allocation of budgets
• Develop and maintain close relationships with business partners to ensure the technology deployed meets business needs; gather inputs for future business requirements
• Outline and embed processes to guide interactions between the IT Technical Infrastructure team and business units with customization/ specialized needs
• Provide inputs in the selection of suitable technologies and enterprise applications; participate in negotiations with vendors and manage executed contracts accordingly
• Provide inputs in the development of solutions to support the enterprise strategy
• Provide support in the execution of technical test plans for enterprise application change and new deployments and upgrades
• Develop a proactive maintenance cycle per enterprise application and keep application documentation updated at all times
• Plan and co-ordinate operating systems upgrades and deployments
• Co-ordinate and execute technical tests during operating systems upgrades and new deployments
• Manage the installation, upgrade and maintenance of database systems and related operating systems
• Provide standards, guidelines and procedures for managing and maintaining existing database systems
• Ensure optimal performance of all enterprise databases and their operating systems (Unix and Windows)
• Ensure the maintenance of database security and data integrity through the use of access codes and efficient password systems
• Co-ordinate the monitoring and documentation of operating systems performance and resolution of slow-performance issues
• Ensure the provision of support functions down to the last line of support (for problems relating to database and operating systems) before escalating to relevant IT vendor
• Co-ordinate back-up management and validation of back-up data
• Co-ordinate database administration, automation and script writing
• Provide inputs in the evaluation of tenders for the enterprise database and operating systems
• Support the implementation of the IT function's work programmes and plans in line with agreed upon procedures and guidelines
• Support the Head-IT Technical Infrastructure in planning and managing the human and material resources of the unit to optimize performance, boost morale and enhance productivity
• Establish and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates' performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives
• Prepare/ compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head-IT Technical Infrastructure
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head-IT Technical Infrastructure
Educational Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Engineering, and/ or any other relevant discipline
• Postgraduate/ professional qualification in a related field will provide an advantage
Experience & Skills:
• Between five (5) and eight (8) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience, with at least most recent three (3) years in a supervisory role
• Ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate strong experience with various flavours of Unix/ SAN/ virtualized environments
Deadline: 02 August 2012.
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