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IT Network Infrastructure and Information Security Lead at Egbin Power Plc

Egbin Power PlcLagos, Nigeria Networking and Tech Support
Full Time
EGBIN POWER PLC, Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single generating power station in Black Africa, it was built to meet the every rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs. Before the construction of the Egbin Power Plc, Lagos, the Ijora Power Station which is reputed as the oldest power generating plant in the country was the main source of electricity supply around.

Job Summary:

To be responsible for managing and developing network infrastructure and cyber security, and supervising IT support staff. This position organizes, directs, controls and oversees the planning, implementation and overall operation that relates to network infrastructure and IT security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise the IT Help Desk and network administration personnel.
  • Network administration and support (including, but not limited to, data, network and server infrastructure, VMware, malware protection, DNS, DHCP, data backups, security management, encryption, user account management, MS Exchange management, Disaster Recovery, telecom circuits, VoIP systems, Internet access and the operations of the data centres.)
  • Responsible for upgrading and managing the IT hardware and handling any issues related to Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and network segments.
  • Monitors network performance and efficiency, analyzes problems, and reviews and implements upgrades and solutions.
  • Participates in testing and evaluating new technologies; makes recommendations for the infrastructure improvements; coordinates, tests, and implements new products; ensures successful integration of systems.
  • Documents IT systems and processes. Maintains inventories of hardware and software licenses.
  • Keep abreast of network infrastructure technologies through research and continuing education.
  • Manage and direct compliance with security policies, procedures, and practices for Crystal Stairs IT infrastructure, information, and internet/intranet connectivity.
  • Manage and maintain software applications, such as firewalls, and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
  • Manage monitoring and alert activities, reports, and security dashboards to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
  • Manages preparation and execution of all internal and external IT-related audits.
  • Implement and manage information system security vulnerability scanning to discover and analyze vulnerabilities to support the characterization of risks to networks, operating systems, applications, databases, and other information system components.
  • Manage compliance scans and reports to analyze configurations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of IT & Business Innovation.
  • Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
  • Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
  • Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
  • Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
  • Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and the implications of not conforming with the requirements.
  • Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Statistics or any related discipline.
  • Professional certification will be an added advantage.
  • Professional certification will be an added advantage.
  • Five (5) to Seven (7) years of professional experience in similar capacity

Skills and Competencies

  • Proficient knowledge of one or more programming languages such as PHP, Python, Node JS etc.
  • Strong understanding of the software development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
  • Good understanding of database management and SQL.
  • Good understanding of technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Basic understanding of JavaScript frameworks like Ember, AngularJS, React Native, etc. 
  • Experience in ERP (e.g. Dynamics, Odoo etc) integration and/or development would be an added advantage.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
  • Flair for implementing systems with security and data protection in mind.
  • Good cross-platform experience – understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
  • Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or with a group.

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