A multi-national company in the FMCG sector is seeking to recruit an IT officer. Please see details below;

Position Title: IT Officer
Job Type: Contract (Renewable)
Location: Lagos

Job Description
Hardware
Configure and deploy new and refurbished workstation desktops, laptops and peripheral equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, update and maintain workstation desktops and laptops.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot printers/copiers as well as manage toner requests.
Setup and support audio/visual equipment for presentations and trainings on and off site.
Install and configure peripherals including scanners, external drives, monitors and other peripheral hardware.
Removal/disposal of non-functional equipment

Software
Provide software and system troubleshooting and support.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and update operating systems and user applications.
Proactively schedule software upgrades and patching.

Network
Monitor network to ensure network functionality and availability to all system users.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cabled, wireless and other network infrastructure.
Support existing/new server/s and administer access rights for all users in the office.
Security
Maintain local and server based anti-virus software policies.
In case of virus infection clean out affected equipment.

Users
Ensure computer is set up prior to new hire start date and any related moves.
Handle the relocation of computer equipment as a result of office or personnel changes.
Request and setup new user accounts and email accounts (in collaboration with ICT Support
Troubleshoot, and repair user accounts and email accounts, assist in resetting passwords.

Systems Planning
Participation in research and recommendation of improved infrastructure processes and technologies to include growth planning.
Provide procurement assistance including, but not limited to, researching solutions, engaging with potential vendors, making recommendations for product purchases and evaluating bids.
Test new equipment and applications and provide thorough feedback.
Management of Vendor Services
Work directly with vendors to schedule repairs and maintenance.
Request and evaluate services with vendors and service providers.
Work with ISP and other outside vendors to ensure dependable operations.
Work with vendors and vendor supplied systems to track service requests through to completion.

General professional competencies:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within the ICT technical field
Effective written and oral communication with ability to produce reports and present solutions
Fluency in English; good communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or higher within information technologies, or substantial working experience within relevant fields and have obtained and maintained relevant certificates
Professional knowledge of network technologies
Experience in handling servers and related access management control
Ability to work independently to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, identify and isolate technical issues

Qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs to rapidlyhiring@gmail.com stating the position as the subject