Babcock University Vacancies (4 Positions)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1.) Associate Vice President (Information & Communication Technology)

2.) Principal Data Base Administrator
3.) Network  Administrator
4.) Database/Web Application Developer
Location:Ilishan - Remo, Ogun State,
Nigeria.

1.) Associate Vice President (Information & Communication Technology)
Responsibilities:

• 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 intrabuilding networking, the voice and video networks, two- way radio systems, the data backbone network, the campus modem pool, Internet connections and administration of the "babcock.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 lCT 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.
• The holder of this office reports to the President/Vice Chancellor.

Experience:

• 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 of MSc in relevant discipline
• Minimum experience of 15 years post-qualification 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.

2.) Principal Data Base Administrator
Responsibilities:

• 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 lCT.
• The holder of this office reports to the Associate Vice President for ICT

Experience:

• 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 required is Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline.
• Minimum experience of 10 years 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 in Oracle DBA, experience on Postgres database & SQL is mandatory.

3.) Network  Administrator:
Skills:

• He/she should be familiar with use of Systems such as Windows, Linux, Cisco Systems. 
• Should be acquinted with Networking involving any of Switches, Routers, Hubs, Servers, Cables, Racks, Firewalls, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, VoIP, QoS, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, NHRP, ATM, PPP, MPLS, etc.
• Should be acquinted with Applications e.g 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 level of Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field.
• Preferred Certifications in RHCSA, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE, etc.
• Preferred Experience of 3-5 years 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.

4.) Database/Web Application Developer:
Skills:

• He/she should be familiar with any of the following: 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 of 35 years of experience in information technology and security.
• Preferred Education level of Bachelor’s degree in an information technology related field.
• Preferred Certifications in 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, email 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.
Application Closing Date:13th September, 2012
Method Of Application:Applications should be addressed to:
The Director of Human Resources,
Babcock University,
Ilishan Remo, Ogun State 
and sent online to the following email addresses;
vpds@babcock.edu.ng AND
hr@babcock.edu.ng
Kindly visit www.babcock.edu.ng for more details.