Monday, September 3, 2012

BABCOCK UNIVERSITY, IT VACANCIES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITY Co-ordinates the development of an innovative and world-class ICT Strategy for the University and its subsidiary strategic business units. Aligns ICT strategy to the overall University Strategy and ensures that it evolves to meet the changing needs of the University. Operational responsibility for the campus information technology infrastructure including the inter and intra-building networking, the voice and video networks, two-way radio systems, the data backbone network, the campus modem pool, Internet connections and administration of the babCo*k.edu.ng internet domain, domain names services, etc. Manages University servers. Integrates information technology into research, instructional, medical services and every other undertakings by the University. Works with various stakeholders throughout the University to ensure that their ICT needs are understood and demonstrate the potential for the application of ICT within each area. Develops policies and standards for the use of ICT within the University and monitor adherence to these policies and standards. Advises the senior management on emerging issues in information technology and its implication and relevance. Coordinates campus-wide information technology services.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The holder of this office reports to the President/Vice-Chancellor He/she must have an extensive experience in a busy and complex information and communication technology department with a verifiable and successful track record of leading change in a rapidly changing and complex client base environment. . Proficient in building and leading teams and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: MSc in relevant discipline Minimum Experience: 15 years post-qualification experience in a fairly large and dynamic ICT department, 10 of which must be at senior management Preferred Certifications: In at least any of the following: database administration, networking, information system security, etc.
PRINCIPAL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITY Ensures the proper and effective structure, security and operation of databases that support university applications Analyzes, develops, tests’ and implements complex physical database designs in support of university information system requirements. Works with System Administrators to do performance monitoring to ensure a stable environment. Installs and configures database management software, translating database design and diagnoses database performance issues. Works with application programmers to plan, design and develop new database applications or major changes to existing applications. Actively supports and participates in project management and operational functions as they relate to University databases. . Develops backup and recovery strategies for database servers, monitors database servers. Evaluates new tools and technologies, analyzes user needs and presents findings to Associate Vice President for ICT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The holder of this office reports to the Associate Vice President for ICT He/she must have a verifiable experience in the management of a complex database system with a versatile experience in database administration, and data warehousing. Proficient in database platforms, programming languages, and other information technology such as but not limited to: Windows Server 2008, Java and Linux. Experienced in database security, performance tuning, backup and recovery procedures. Familiarity with higher education administrative business processes strongly preferred.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline. Minimum Experience: 10years post qualification experience, five years systems development/database administration experience, Two (2) years of systems management, project management, or technical team. leadership experience. Preferred Certification: Oracle DBA, experience on Postgres database & SQL is mandatory.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Technical Skills Systems: Windows, Linux, Cisco Systems. Networking: Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/lP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS, etc. Application: Digital Certificates, SSL, MS SQL, Radius, Active Directory, Group Policies Management and Web Security Architecture, PostgreSQL, mySQL, Postfix, Spam Assasin, Joomla, Squid, Apache, Tomcat, etc.
REQUIREMENTS Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field. Preferred Certifications: RHCSA; MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE, etc. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in information technology and security. Knowledge in computer hardware and software systems and programs like computer viruses and security, e-mail and internet programs. Knowledge in computer networks, network administration and network installation. Knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems.
DATABASE/WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER TECHNICAL SKILLS PostgreSQL, MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, Db2, SQL Server, Sybase, Shell (Bash, C, Korn, Bourne, KSH), Linux, UNIX, AIX, Solaris, Windows 2008 server. Prior experience in SQL Web application development.
REQUIREMENTS Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in information technology and security. Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field. Preferred Certifications: Certified MySQL 5 Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).  Knowledge in computer hardware and software systems and programs like computer viruses and security, e-mail and internet programs. Knowledge in computer networks, network administration and network installation. Knowledge in Windows and Linux operating systems.
REMUNERATIONS: Attractive based on qualification and experience.
TO APPLY Applications should be addressed to: The Director of Human Resources, BabCo*k University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State and sent online to the following email addresses: vpds@babCo*k.edu.ng and hr@babCo*k.edu.ng
DUE DATE: September 13, 2012.

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