ICT Manager - Wellington College International Lagos

As an employer of choice, Wellington College International Lagos is committed to making professional learning and personal development central to its ethos and approach. Wellington College International Lagos fully recognises its responsibilities for safeguarding children. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for the organizations’ ICT function to ensure stable, reliable, and secure ICT systems and infrastructure

Key Result Areas

• Oversee office networks, infrastructure and software/systems designs and implementation.
• Support end-users and ensure 100% uptime of networks, infrastructure, and systems.
• Provide technology and server hardware setup, administration, and maintenance.
• Statutory & regulatory IT compliance.
• Maintain ICT documentation in line with the various workstreams' configuration, processes, and service records.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of IaaS, LAN Hardware, software, Telcos service management and video conferencing platforms.
• Design, setup, and management of high-level design of access control, CCTV, and other modern technical security controls systems.
• To ensure that protocols governing information confidentiality, security, and data protection, are always in place.
• To analyze and outline short-term and medium-term infrastructure and application needs for the various operations.
• Ensure awareness of ICT capabilities and ensure that all staff are regularly updated on new facilities.
• Ensure external and internal compliance with statutory, regulatory and Corporate Governance Handbook guidelines.
• Ensure that protocols governing information confidentiality, security and data protection, are in place at all times.
• Lead the introduction of new technologies in mobile devices, web and social media.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position as agreed with the Management.

Hard skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or any other IT-related degree.

2. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

3. At least 6 years of working ICT-related experience.

4. Must have SD-WAN Architecture, LAN/WAN, Routing, GPON and Switching experience.

5. Experience in Printing services, Firewall appliances, Microsoft Office 365 administration, Endpoints Protection & Wireless technology.

6. Proficient with Microsoft Teams, BlueJeans and any other collaboration tool.

7. Proficient with Windows & Linux environments, SIP/VoIP, MacBook, iPad, and tablet devices.

Soft skills:

1. Mature, pragmatic and flexible.

2. Team player but comfortable working autonomously.

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

4. Rigorous and organized approach.

5. Good attention to detail. 6. Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.

7. Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a rapidly changing environment.

Personal characteristics:

1. High energy;

2. Result-oriented;

3. Strong work ethic; 4

. Ability to work effectively under pressure