Job Title: Assistant Communications Operations Specialist

Job code: NEXTCBN/LOT1ACOS

Employer: Central Bank of Nigeria

Location: Abuja

Job Status: Full time

Salary: Very Attractive

DEADLINE: 20^th 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:

1. ensure monetary and price stability;
2. issue legal tender currency in Nigeria;
3. maintain external reserves to safeguard the international value of the legal tender currency;
4. promote a sound financial system in Nigeria; and
5. 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:

• The Assistant Communications Operations Specialist shall assist in the development of the communication requirements of the Bank and monitor the network infrastructure to ensure targets are met.
• Maintain and support LAN and Network equipment for efficient network services
• Establish physical and logistical security over shared printers and print queues for printing of confidential information
• Provide assistance to help-desk support/Operations Management staff for solving technical problems related to system software components, hardware and network infrastructure
• Monitor systems performance and ensures adequate time and thorough output to users
• Maintain operational service on the LAN, WAN and Extranet which includes monitoring the Network links and ensuring that they are functioning correctly
• Provide network administrative support on operating system components such as Windows NT, Unix operating systems
• Respond to ad hoc user requests on service related issues
• Assist in the installation and configuration of Network/Communications devices

Qualification / Requirement

• Post NYSC Experience
• B.Sc. / HND in Computer Science, Information Technology and related disciplines (Computer Engineering, Computer with Economics/ Mathematics, Management Information Systems, and Electrical/Electronic Engineering)
• Membership of the following professional bodies is an added advantage: NCS,CPN,NIM,PMI or ISACA
• Possession of the following certifications is an added advantage: 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
• Working knowledge of IPTelephony
• Working knowledge of Video Conferencing

How to Apply

Forward your application by email to cbnrecruitment@nextzon.comion

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