Specialist, Server Administration at IHS Towers

The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Server Administration.
• The Specialist, Server Administration will assist in day-to-day administration of servers and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for deploying and maintaining PostgreSQL database clusters that will enable and enhance software products and systems used every day by large platforms, applications, and groups of users.
• Maintain multiple development, QA, and production PostgreSQL environments with experience in performance tuning.
• Review existing configurations and installations and provide design decisions for improvements to platform environments.
• Assist in planning and performing PostgreSQL database upgrades and migrations.
• Perform production level support and be part of the on call rotation when required.
• Support new and existing PostgreSQL database systems, both internally and future Cloud managed instances and will contribute in defining best practices in PostgreSQL database administration, and introduce innovation with automation.
• Participate in collecting, assessing and cataloging threat indicators and closure.
• Deploy and maintain Azure IaaS Virtual Machines to support growth into the cloud.
• Manage and respond to escalated client inquiries.
• Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of business and operations.
• Design, implement, configure, and maintain various Azure SaaS cloud services.
• Administration of Redhat and Ubuntu Linux systems.
• Responsible for all change management request and tracking.
• Securing data against unauthorized access on Azure
• Backing up data and making it efficient to restore when needed on Azure and on-premise.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Support the team in administering servers on premises of IHS.
• Ensures all security updates on servers are duly updated as per monthly plan.
• Assist the team to ensure that the CCTV camera are monitored, and records are kept as per stipulated days.
• Carry out day to day Azure administrator tasks.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic engineering, Information Technology
• 4 - 5 Years working experience, preferably in a Telecommunication and IT solutions industry
• ITIL Foundation is required.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Azure platform.
• Advance skill on Linux administration.
• Advance skill on PostgreSQL administration
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification is recommended
• Background IT knowledge on Virtual Machines, Networks and other IT Infrastructure aspects.
• CompTIA A+ certified is required or equivalent.
• Networking skill required.
• Intermediate knowledge and skilled in IT Security.
• Experience with vulnerability and patch assessment.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Business communication
• Solution and result driven.

Functional competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Windows Server OS and Linux Configuration & Administration
• Hypervisor Configuration & Administration
• VMware EXSi Configuration & Administration
• Azure Administration
• Veaam Backup Administration
• Problem Solving
• Project Management.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.