Senior IT Specialist Job at Maersk Nigeria Limited

[Jobrib]

Job Title: Senior IT Specialist

Ref: 65392

Location: Nigeria (Onne, Rivers State)

Organisation: Maersk Nigeria Limited

Subsidiary: APM Terminals

Purpose:

We are looking for a professional to manage our local area and wide area computer network activities, hardware capabilities and functionalities, and software installations including. Coordinating physical changes to computer databases.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

(IPE Factors: Impact & Innovation)

•         Responsible for coordinating physical and soft changes to IT infrastructure via change management process.

•         Working knowledge of database management systems (Sql Server etc) including routine maintenance and performance tuning

•         Codes database descriptions and specify identifiers of database-to-database management system or direct others in coding database descriptions.

•         Access Control management on files, directories and client/server applications on the office network

•         Supervises external programmers/analysts to make proper changes to front and back end applications.

•         Expert knowledge of LAN and WAN networking (wifi etc).

•         Trains and provides technical support to end users in the best use of software applications.

•         Communicates with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware and operations problems (Incident Management).

•         User Acceptance Testing, Integration Testing, Stress Testing

•         Supports remote users, ensuring optimum modem, e-mail service and security.

•         Ensures all systems and servers are regularly patched and anti-virus software on them is updated and current

•         SLA management with all internal (departments) and external (vendors) stakeholders.

•         Negotiates site licenses and coordinates volume purchase arrangements.

•         Supports Operations in maintenance of technical data communication

•         Capacity management on the hard drive space and network utilization.

•         Develops and implements disaster recovery procedures.

•         Provides instruction and development for existing incumbents in the work group.

•         This position contributes to continuous improvement of the terminals operational efficiency through reliable, sustainable and easily available IT solutions.

(IPE Factor: Knowledge)

•         Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (or related field) from an accredited university.  .

•         Requires at least four years of Supervisor/project management experience in setting up of IT and Telecom Infrastructure preferably in a transportation or industrial firm.  Total IT experience will be about 6 to 8 years preferably within the industry or related business.

•         Requires special technical knowledge of the techniques and procedures of software and network support for multiple users.  Must understand installation, configuration and troubleshooting processes for software, hardware, networking and accessory equipment.

•         Must have extensive understanding of Network applications and usage.

•         Must be familiar with applications software to support Operations.

•         Requires sound understanding of ERP software applications.

•         Must have extensive understanding of computer hardware technology, maintenance, and operation.

•         Demonstrate an expert level of knowledge and experience in application design, development and implementation of medium to large database projects, data management methodologies, technologies and standards.

•         Ability  to  define  and  resolve  complex  technical  problems  in  heterogeneous information systems environments.

•         Requires excellent project managerial skills, including planning, organizing, and directing work.

•         Requires effective interpersonal skills in order to work with internal customers.

•         Requires excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot difficulties as they arise, and find work-around solutions until a more long-term solution can be found.

•         Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.

•         Requires technical Certification such as Microsoft, Cisco, A++, SQL, Oracle etc.

Deadline: 14th September 2012.

Senior IT Specialist Job

[Jobrib]