Deputy IT Manager Job at Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited

Bourbon Interoil Nigeria Limited, as leading international player in marine services, offers to the most demanding oil & gas clients worldwide a full line of innovative, safe, high performance and new generation vessels and an expanded offer of offshore oil & gas services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Deputy IT Manager
Job Location: Amadi Base, Rivers
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Roles and Responsibilities


  • To assist the IT manager in ensuring functional and secured IT network and support to site and vessels:
  • To comply with IT Best Practices and standards.
  • To design and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect systems and data from various threats.
  • To monitor networks and systems for suspicious activity, potential vulnerabilities, and security breaches using various tools and techniques.
  • To conduct regular assessments to identify weaknesses in systems and applications and simulate attacks to test the effectiveness of security measures. 
  • To investigate any event/threat, identify the root cause, and implement appropriate measures to contain damage and prevent future occurrences.
  • To support externa Network management and cybersecurity service providers to accomplish targets set on SLAs
  • Working with vendors to procure equipment and services and managing vendor relationships. 
  • Implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure protocols
  • Monitoring network performance, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring optimal network operation. 
  • Managing network projects from start to finish, including planning, execution, and documentation. .
  • Ensures that Documentation of all Network resources are made.
  • Creating and maintaining accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
  • To provide Periodic Cyber security reports to management which provides overview of BINL security posture, key threats and mitigation strategies.
  • Optimization of Telecommunications costs for all BINL sites.
  • Ensure proper and on time maintenance on communication and navigational system on BINL vessels.

Qualifications, Skills and Experiences

  • B.Sc / HND in Information Technology / Computer Science or a related discipline
  • Masters Degree will be an added advantage
  • Possession of CCNP is mandatory
  • Experience with specific technologies and platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Microsoft) is mandatory
  • At least one of these certifications (CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).