Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Computer), Information Technology, or related field
  
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage
  

Professional Requirements

• Relevant professional certifications such as ITIL, PMP, CISSP, or certifications specific to broadcast engineering or cloud technologies are highly desirable.
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role with experience in media, journalism, or related field
  
• Prior experience in telecommunications, media & communications industries
  

Infrastructure Reliability and Performance:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust and scalable technical infrastructure, including network systems, server infrastructure (on-premise and cloud-based), storage solutions, and cybersecurity systems, ensuring high availability and optimal performance as mandated by the infrastructure management section of the operational manual.
  
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to identify and resolve potential technical issues before they impact operations, adhering to the incident management procedures outlined in the operational manual.
  
• Establish and enforce rigorous change management protocols for all modifications to the technical infrastructure, minimizing the risk of service disruptions and ensuring proper documentation of all changes, as detailed in the change management section of the operational manual.
  

Content Delivery Systems Management:

• Manage and optimize the company’s content delivery network (CDN) and other content distribution systems to ensure efficient, secure, and high-quality delivery of multimedia content across all target platforms and geographic locations, as per the content delivery protocols in the operational manual.
  
• Implement and maintain workflows for content encoding, transcoding, packaging, and metadata management, ensuring compatibility and optimal viewing/listening experience across diverse devices and network conditions.
  
• Monitor the performance of content delivery systems, analyzing key metrics such as latency, buffering rates, and delivery success rates, implementing adjustments and optimizations as needed to meet performance targets.
  

Cybersecurity and Data Protection:

• Implement and enforce comprehensive cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical controls to protect the company’s digital assets, intellectual property, and sensitive data from internal and external threats, adhering to the cybersecurity framework outlined in the operational manual and relevant Nigerian data protection laws.
  
• Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation measures, following the security audit protocols detailed in the operational manual.
  
• Establish and maintain data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans for all critical technical systems and data, ensuring timely recovery and minimal disruption to operations in the event of an incident, as per the disaster recovery plan in the operational manual.
  

Technical Support and Service Desk Operations:

• Oversee the operation of the IT service desk, ensuring timely and effective technical support is provided to all internal users, adhering to the service desk procedures outlined in the operational manual.
  
• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) for technical support services, ensuring responsiveness and resolution times meet the needs of the organization.
  
• Implement and maintain a knowledge base of common technical issues and solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the technical support team.