System Administrator at Vodafone Group Enterprise (VGE)

Ref: 2104/IT/SYAD/NIG
Location: Vodafone Office, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent

Purpose statement

• To offer IT support services covering IT infrastructures and provides Server support services, and administer network security systems.
• The role also includes support services for other infrastructural platforms as stipulated by the IT Manager.

Principal Accountabilities

• Providing high level management and deployment support services on large server systems including Cisco UCS systems.
• Maintaining the daily / monthly backup of data in all VBN offices including Abuja and Port Harcourt and liaising with the IT Contact personnel in each of the offices on all IT-related issues.
• Providing required IT-support which include but not limited to Windows Operating Systems and Server Applications.
• Troubleshooting and resolving of network problems.
• Maintain the IT network including servers, switches and all other IT-network related equipment.
• On-call and after hours support.
• Installs or modifies existing installations of networked computer hardware, software, and other components.
• Provide 2nd level support for all business applications and other applications used in the company.
• Ensuring that the network security systems such as the Datacentre Security Suite and a host of other systems are functioning optimally.
• Research and certify the operation and compatibility of hot fixes (patches), new versions of vendor provided applications and appliances, across a variety of hardware and software platforms.
• Provides administrative support services for the enterprise VoIP services.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidate must have a good University degree or HND in Computer Science /Engineering, Electrical Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering (minimum of Second Class or equivalent).
• Possession of MCSE / MCP / CCNA / CCNP will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Analytical skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to multitask
• Integrity
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Written and verbal communications
• Interpersonal relations

Competency Requirements:

• System & Network Administration
• Server management
• Network security
• Mac Apple Server / System administration and support
• Network security
• WiFi implementation and support