Site Reliability Engineer at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is the electricity distribution network operator for the Federal Capital Territory, Niger State, Kogi State and Nassarawa State.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is one of the 11 power distribution companies that was successfully privatized and handed over to new investors on 1 November 2013.

KANN Utility Limited (KANN) is the 60% equity holders in AEDC. The Federal Government of Nigeria holds 40% equity in AEDC. AEDC has a franchise for the distribution and sale of electricity across an area of 133,000 km2 in the Federal Capital Territory, Niger State, Kogi State and Nassarawa State.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is currently recruiting for the following position within the ICT department.

Job Title:  Site Reliability Engineer 

Job Description
Be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, system management, emergency response, automation and capacity planning for ICT systems and services deployed to various units. 

Key Role / Responsibilities

• Own the deployment, reconfiguration and automation process of all production grade IT systems and services.
• Ensure high availability of ICT production systems and services
• Carry out risk assessments
• Solve operational issues affecting production traffic
• Ensure strict adherence to ICT policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of a University degree in computer science or related field.
• Working experience in Systems Administration/Network Operations team in a medium/large business.
• Practical development experience in C/C++, Java Python etc.
• Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix Kernals.
• Operational knowledge on Network switches, network protocols, virtualization cloud computing cooling, SDN, etc
• Strong team collaborating and People Skill.
• Excellent Analytical, Organizational & Multitasking skills.
• Strong Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills.
• Discreet with Integrity

• Self motivated with focus on results

How to Apply
All applications should include curriculum vitae only. The application should be emailed to hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com. The subject of your email should be the position you are applying for. 

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria

Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.
 
NB: only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered