JOB OPPORTUNITY: System Administrator in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Manufacturing / Production
Specialization Information Technology,
Minimum Qualification Degree
Required Experience 5 - 7 years
Application Deadline 2013-11-01

A manufacturing/production company require the services of a qualified candidate to fill this position:

Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the all Servers and computers by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance and repair. Ensures that records of system downtime and equipment inventory are properly maintained. Applies revisions to host system firmware and software. Works with vendors to assist support activities.
• Develops new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Trains technical junior staff in how to use new technology and software; hardware developed and or acquired.
• Supervises Operations staff including hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining. May guide or provide work direction to technical staff, contract staff and industrial student employees. Determines appropriate coverage for all hours of operation.
• Performs troubleshooting as required. As such, leads problem-solving efforts often involving outside vendors and other support for organizations.
• Establishes, maintains and manages users Windows ADS accounts. Installs, modifies and maintains systems and utility software on server computer systems. Provides server support related to other software.
• Establishes guidelines and methods for the installation and management of the host computer operating systems, disk arrays, network switches, tape libraries and other components.
• Ensures high availability and acceptable levels of performance of mission critical host computer resources.
• Develops procedures to maintain security and protect systems from unauthorized use, acts of nature.
• Develops procedures, programs and documentation for backup and restoration of host operating systems and host-based applications.
• Develops and coordinates project directions and schedules to maximize benefits and minimize impacts on the customer organizations. Provides leadership in planning and implementation of projects for computer operations and enterprise systems administration.
• Develops tools, procedures, and training sessions for Operations, Client Support and Systems Development staff to assist with work.
• Manages the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection system.
• Stays current with technological developments in systems administration technology and recommends ways for organization to take advantage of new technology.
• Positions in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification and Requirements

• Associate's degree in Computer Science or related discipline 
• 5-8 years work experience in complex systems design, programming and systems software and support.
• Candidates should have good communication skills
• Candidates should be able to work with little or no supervision
• Candidates should have Knowledge of: Programming languages and operating systems; current equipment and technologies in use; system administration,

To apply, send your CV to 1e558@jbng.me.