Senior Server Infrastructure Manager at Dangote

Location: DANGOTE FERTILIZER, DANGOTE FERTILIZER

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Job Title: Senior Server Infrastructure Manager

Job Overview: 

As a Senior Server Infrastructure Manager, he/she would be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of an organization’s server infrastructure. This role involves working with hardware, software, and network components to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of servers and general network systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Server Design and Implementation:
   • Design, plan, and implement server infrastructure solutions based on business requirements.
   • Install, configure, and deploy physical and virtual servers, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
2. Server Administration:
   • Perform routine system administration tasks, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
   • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls on server systems.
3. Hardware and Software Management:
   • Procure, install, and maintain server hardware components, including processors, memory, storage, and peripherals.
   • Manage server operating systems, ensuring they are up to date with patches and security updates.
4. Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
   • Monitor server performance and proactively address issues to ensure optimal system functionality.
   • Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies for servers and associated applications.
5. Backup and Disaster Recovery:
   • Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans for server systems.
   • Conduct regular testing of backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and system availability.
6. Security Management:
   • Implement and enforce IT & OT security measures to protect server infrastructure against unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.
   • Conduct regular security audits and implement best practices for server security.
7. Documentation:
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation for server configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
   • Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
8. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network administrators, system architects, and application developers.
   • Communicate effectively with team members and management to provide updates on server infrastructure projects and issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 15 years post Bachelors’ qualification or 5 years post Masters’ qualification experience.
• Candidate would be expected to possess the following Professional certifications: CCNA, CISSP, and ITIL 2.
• Proven experience as a Server Administrator or incumbent in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of server hardware, virtualization technologies, and server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux).

Skills and Competences:

• Familiarity with server management tools and scripting languages.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of IT Security best practices and compliance standards.
• Candidate must have Analytical Thinking
• Must be Self Confident
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively and
• Must have interpersonal astuteness
• Fair knowledge of Instrumentation and OT activities would be an added advantage.