Network Administrator at La Fayette Microfinance Bank Limited, Advans Nigeria

Mission

• The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor the systems and network equipment in order to ensure smooth IT operations.

Main Responsibilities and Task

• To manage and maintain the computer equipment, software, applications and telecom and optimize its use.
• To manage the cabling: connection, change, maintenance, ventilation and fault detection.
• To install, update and configure the operating system and applications of the user’s environment: desk, services and network.
• To monitor daily operations.
• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate customer’s networks and in house servers.
• Keep an eye out for needed updates.
• Support and administer third-party applications.
• Ensure network security and connectivity.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
• Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Resolve problems reported by end-user.

Profile
Qualifications / Education:

• Minimum of First Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related course of study is required. Relevant professional qualification(s) and certification(s) will be an advantage.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role with General knowledge of systems and network architecture.

Skills:

• Proven experience in a network administrator role.
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and IT issues resolution.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies.
• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking.
• Cisco CCNA or other related certification required.