Communications Operations Specialist at Central Bank of Nigeria
Communications Operations Specialist at Central Bank of Nigeria
Job Title: Communications Operations Specialist
Job code:NEXTCBN/LOT1COS
Employer: Central Bank of Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Job Status: Full time
Salary: Very Attractive
DEADLINE: 20th March, 2012
Company Overview
The mandate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is derived from the 1958 Act of Parliament, as amended in 1991, 1993,1997,1998,1999 and 2007.
The CBN Act of 2007 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria charges the Bank with the overall control and administration of the monetary and financial sector policies of the Federal Government.
The objects of the CBN are as follows:
- ensure monetary and price stability;
- issue legal tender currency in Nigeria;
- maintain external reserves to safeguard the international value of the legal tender currency;
- promote a sound financial system in Nigeria; and
- Act as Banker and provide economic and financial advice to the Federal Government.
Consequently, the Bank is charged with the responsibility of administering the Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Act (1991) as amended, with the sole aim of ensuring high standards of banking practice and financial stability through its surveillance activities, as well as the promotion of an efficient payment system.
In addition to its core functions, CBN has over the years performed some major developmental functions, focused on all the key sectors of the Nigerian economy (financial, agricultural and industrial sectors). Overall, these mandates are carried out by the Bank through its various departments.
Job Description:
- Ensure an effective and efficient operational environment for communication in the Bank and minimize communication downtime to an insignificant level.
- Manage the day-to-day capacity and availability requirements of communications services
- Ensure operational service on the LAN,WAN and MAN communication infrastructure
- Monitor communication systems performance for Quality of service (QoS)
- Assist in the evaluation, analysis and development of bank-wide communication.
- Ensure that the communication infrastructure is adequately protected against disasters and also equipping for disasters and implements recovery procedures
- Manage telecommunication projects and ensures compliance with project specification and contract documents
- Administer and provide support for equipment required for teleconferences and routine maintenance of PABXand communication systems
- Develop training and user documentation on existing or emerging communication technologies.
- Work alongside other teams (IT Architecture,Test, Release, Service Management) as may be required
Qualification / Requirement
- 4 years minimum experience in network and communications management is required for this position.
- B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering,Computer with Economics/ Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Electrical/Electronics Engineering)
- A Post graduate degree
- Membership of the following professional bodies: NCS, CPN, NIM, PMI or ISACA
- Possession of the following certifications: ITIL Manager;Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE); Unified Communications Certificate (UCC); CCDA/CCDP Network Engineering & Design; CCIP Communication & Services Cisco Qualified Specialist; CITP Certified Information Technology Professional (AICPA); CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional
- In-depth knowledge of IP Telephony
- In-depth knowledge of Video Conferencing
- In-depth knowledge of Collaboration (Web Sharing, Instant Messaging etc)
- Good knowledge of emerging trends in Unified Communications Technologies
- Knowledge of cabling schemes
- Working Knowledge of and experience in major operating systems such as MSWindows, Unix Solaris, Linux etc
- Adequate knowledge of interoperability amongst various network /communication components
How to Apply
Forward your application by email to cbnrecruitment@nextzon.comion
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