Network Engineer, Systems Engineer (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) at ELIZADE University

Vacancies: Network Engineer, Systems Engineer (DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY)

ELIZADE University is a private University situated in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The University aims to be an institution with the best traditions in the production of self-reliant, ethics-conscious, globally competitive graduates imbued with requisite skills, competencies and ability to be key players in the nation’s quest for socio-economic and technological development.

The University’s learning environment comprises state-of-the art structures and infrastructural facilities, as well as teaching equipment that rank at par with those in education institutions in developed countries.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified, innovative, versatile and proactive candidates to occupy the vacant Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Positions in the following Departments/Units:

NON-TEACHING POSITIONS:

(DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY)

Position:  Network Engineer

• The right candidate for this position is to monitor the cabling structure and devices within the Elizade University network; create and set up ways in which the network can be configured and managed.
• He/She will help implement, troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain networks and provide direction, information and recommendations regarding network configurations and installations.

Qualifications/Required Skills:

• B.Sc/HND in related field
• Technical, analytical and interpersonal skills required
• Current CCNA and/or CCDA certification
• Cisco Unified Communication Manager Configuration and infrastructure a plus
• Windows Server 2003 & 2008; Exchange and/or SQL experience a plus
• Additional certifications required by management
• Knowledge of VolP implementation and support
• Maintain network security through proper configuration of VPN and Firewalls
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a small business environment
• Availability in response to needs of the customer for installation, maintenance etc.

Position: Systems Engineer

• The right candidate will be responsible for supporting equipment in a Microsoft windows environment, from design through implementation and support. He/She will perform a wide variety of installation, configuration and upgrading of workstations, servers and related hardware and software in a LAN, WAN and stand alone environment while also providing investigation, diagnostic testing and repair/resolution of system, hardware, software and infrastructure.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• OND in related field
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional
• Maintain two Microsoft competency requirements to enable company to maintain Microsoft Partner Network Membership
• Excellent working knowledge of up-to-date desktop applications
• Knowledge of Windows Servers, workstations, MS Exchange, VMware, Citrix, anti-virus and other various software applications,
• Ability to communicate in an understandable, polite and friendly manner, both in written and verbal forms.
• Strong organizational  skills and ability to multi-task in a small business environment
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with no restrictions and possess reliable transportation
• Availability in response to needs of the customer for installation, maintenance etc.

Note:

1. Salaries and Allowances attached to the various positions are competitive with the approved Salary Scheme for Federal Universities in Nigeria,
2. Computer literacy is required for all the positions.

Method of Application

All applications should be done online at www.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng

Or sent to: registrar@elizadeuniversity.edu.ng

Candidates should also request their three referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, to the Registrar, Elizade University, P.M.B. 002, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria. The Referees should also indicate the positions applied for as well as the Departments.

The deadline for submission of applications is 22^nd July, 2013. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.