IT Systems Administrator at Egbin Power Plc

Job Summary

• Responsible for the design, organization and support of computer systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To upgrade and manage the IT hardware and handle any issues related to Local Area network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) and network segments
• Install new / Rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Responsible for the maintenance of operating systems, laptops and desktop
• Operating the firewall for the organization
• Setting up new users and giving them access to the intranet
• Monitoring the local area network (LAN) for threats or errors.
• Ensure mail servers are functioning properly, plan networks, oversee installations, maintain and upgrade software.
• Ensuring security and efficiency of IT infrastructure
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Setup accounts for new users.
• Installing and configuring software, hardware and networks
• Monitoring systems performance and troubleshooting issues
• Perform other duties as assigned by IT Infrastructure Team Lead.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or any related field.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years cognate experience.
• A postgraduate degree or certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Server etc. will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to solve problems in stressful situations
• Strong attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to inexperienced users
• Time management skills
• Good knowledge of databases, network, upgrading hardware and software, designing networks etc
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Python, Perl or other language
• Ability to program scripts to run internal functions and have sufficient Unix knowledge
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude