The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organization funded by the U.S Government through the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is recruiting suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

POSITION : Information Technology Officer

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all technology equipment (Laptops, phones, tablets, etc.) software and subscriptions services in a geopolitical zone during the National AIDS Impact and xxx Survey remain functional, available and secure always.
• Ensure the Survey Application (CSPro), Linkage system, Logistics Management System, Mobile Device Management, Lab Data Management System (LDMS) and software remain functional, available and secure
• Manage, configure, secure, support and troubleshoot applications and services on associated mobile devices, physical servers, virtual servers, networks, storage systems and information security systems
• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Secure the computing environment using best practices and consistent processes. Contribute to the information security practice via sound administrative practices and proactive actions
• Configure, deploy and maintain network components including switches, routers, load balancers, firewalls, VPN concentrators and security appliances
• Conduct capacity planning, monitoring and patching activities
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and periodic testing of disaster recovery plans ensuring business continuity for all core services and critical applications
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades
• Obtaining replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical discipline; or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 5 years systems development experience
• Successful full life-cycle implementation of at least 5 major projects.
• Proficient Backup/restore processing experience
• Must have experience in Software Development and coding in C#, .NET, Java or PHP
• Databases administration and design (SQlite, MySqI and/or Microsoft SQL Server)
• Proficient knowledge of Windows Server OS architecture, design, management, scripting and troubleshooting
• Adequate understanding of VMWare (virtualization) architecture, core services and administration
• Adequate understanding of storage technologies and protocols
• Proficient understanding of security best practices
• Proficient knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, etc.).