Vacancy at John Snow Inc - IT Advisor Position - Abuja - Nigeria

John Snow, Inc.(JSI) is a US based international Public Health consulting firm and manages two (2) projects/contracts through its integrated office in Abuja, Nigeria.

JSI is seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position:

Job Title: IT Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Description:

Supervision and Reporting:

• The IT Advisor will work under the guidance of the IT Operations Manager, who is his/her supervisor

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Ensure and maintain a stable, secure, and robust network infrastructure.
• Performs network configuration and, resolves problems with infrastructure support software both at the server and user level, with the emphasis on XP, 7, 8 and 2008 Server platforms.
• Installs new software releases, system upgrades.
• Evaluates and installs patches.
• Provide both first and second level support, responding to problems, implementing planned changes, and managing projects.
• Ensure user satisfaction.
• Develop strategies for maintaining and advancing the IT Infrastructure.
• Ensure proper execution of such advancement projects.
• Supervise outside contractors.

Qualifications:

Applicants for this position should be Nigerian nationals or residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• B.Sc. Degree in IT or related sciences.

• At least 3 years of network administration and IT related experience.

• Proficiency working with Windows 2008 and 2012 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013, WindowsXP,Windows7 and 8 required.

• Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies protocols, programming and network security.

• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams.

• Excellent verbal and written English.

Remuneration

• JSI offers excellent benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience and salary history.

Application Closing Date: 21st January, 2014.

Method of Application:

 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and resume with salary expectation boldly written at the top of the resume to: info_tech@ng.jsi.com.

Please ensure that you write the position applied for in the subject line of your email, otherwise you will be disqualified.

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