For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business and consumer demand for mobile and data. We are the partner of choice for Africa’s and the world’s leading network operators because they demand the widest reach and highest reliability for their customers, and the highest standards of governance and operational excellence for themselves. Our long-term contracts and strong sustainable cash flows mean IHS is a unique, low risk entry point for investment in Africa. Over the last four years, IHS has brought over US$5 billion of investment to the continent. Our belief is that the future economic and social development of Africa will be exponentially accelerated by mobile connectivity, and our team of over 1,000 engineers in five countries is focused on making this happen. We are committed to developing our people and the communities we serve, and to help people and businesses across the region build a powerful, prosperous future - by Africa and for Africa. IHS is Africa’s leading mobile infrastructure company. Founded in 2001 by an experienced team of engineers and business people, IHS serves clients responsibly in the building and managing of effective telecommunications infrastructure and by employing the highest quality people, services and equipment.
Job Description
- Ensure all required security equipment (e.g. CCTV systems, access control, ID card printers, turnstiles, intrusion detection, guard tour system, etc) is in good working condition.
- Support and monitor all technical equipment to meet the function’s current and future requirements.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of current security infrastructure and advise/ propose on new ones.
- Maintain good working relationships with service providers and vendors to ensure that services are delivered in line with contractual obligations/ standards.
- Maintain a comprehensive inventory of security assets.
- Provide support in scheduling security upgrades and backups of security hardware and software systems.
- Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance of systems.
- Liaise with vendors on periodical maintenance of security equipment across headquarters and regional offices.
- Serve as interface between the Security team and other key internal stakeholders, e.g. IT and Facility Management.
- Perform periodic checks on security equipment across regional officers.
- Conduct reviews and investigations using existing technical devices.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Specialist, Technical & Response.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- +7 years’ relevant experience with demonstrable knowledge and application of security devices and performance.
Method of Application
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