Infrastructure Specialist at GVA Partners

Job Description

• The ideal candidate will responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure
• Also ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners
• He will assist project teams with technical issues in the Initiation and Planning phases of the company’s standard Project Methodology (SDLC)
• These activities include: the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle
• Accountable for the following systems: Linux and Windows (both physical and virtual) systems that support LAN infrastructure; Linux, Windows and Application systems that support security and email systems
• Responsibilities on these systems include installation, engineering and provisioning, operations and support, maintenance and research and development
• Analysing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data center environments.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software.
• Performing backups.
• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
• Installing and configuring new hardware and software (e.g. database systems).
• Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
• Answering technical queries and dealing with often frustrated users.
• Responsibility for security.
• Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.
• Troubleshooting any reported problems.
• System performance tuning.
• Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.
• Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft (preferred);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering discipline, Mathematics or Physics will be a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 4+ years post National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in server/desktop administration; experience within an exchange or financial services organization preferred
• CISCO CCIE full certification (written and Lab Exam) (Required)