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  • Posted: May 21, 2018
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Who We Are Venture Garden Group is an Investment Holding Company that incubates, invests in and operates early revenue, technology companies implementing proven I.T. solutions that transform companies and governmental organizations in emerging markets to high performing establishments. With a sector focused approach, our portfolio companies develop aut...
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    Senior Server Administrator

    Position Purpose
    We are actively seeking a Senior Server Administrator who will plan, implement, oversee and maintain server and network infrastructures and related projects.
    Primary relationships
    Reports to: Team Lead, Server Infrastructure
    Department: Hardware, Network, & Infrastructure

    Principal responsibilities and accountabilities

    • Design, install and configure internal and customer-facing servers
    • Proactively manage and maintain both On-premise and Cloud-based server systems
    • Administer and support core Microsoft, AWS and VMware technologies
    • Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans
    • Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will enable a hands-off environment
    • Define and document best practices and support procedures
    • Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well as occasional weekend
    • maintenance
    • Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
    • Assist with server hardware, and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and
    • negotiations
    • Mentor/cross train team members on existing and new technologies
    • Carry out special tasks at Management's direction
    • Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required and other duties as assigned.

    Job competencies and capabilities
    Essential Competencies

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.
    • 5 years’ work experience minimum.
    • Microsoft Certification (MCSA) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
    • Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016) /desktop Operating Systems (Windows 7, 8, 10)
    • Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure
    • Managing deployments/rollouts
    • Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft Hyper-V/Virtual
    • Server Systems.
    • A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional -CCNA/ CCNP (Desired)
    • Group Policy design and configuration
    • Microsoft IIS administration and configuration
    • Linux/UNIX administration
    • Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
    • Ability to troubleshoot server and network issues including backbone infrastructure issues
    • LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks).

    Skills

    • Good understanding of cloud-based technology.
    • Strong communication and documentation skills
    • Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
    • Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length
    • Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
    • Must be a team player.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) on jobs.smartrecruiters.com to apply

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