System Administrator at Skache Intergrated Services Limited

Role Purpose

• The role is a core technology administration and support function.
• This is a senior role officer with at least seven to ten years work experience and last three years in management role.
• This officer essentially ensures that resources, support and the optimal uses of technology and technology platforms within the organization and especially as it relates to the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and recommend improved way of getting the job done with technology thus ensuring support base for end-users
• To serve as an IT expert participating in a variety of analytical and technical assignments that include Implementation, administration, support and maintenance of a variety of hardware, software, and network products in an information technology infrastructure environment.
• This role is split between providing daily operational support for existing infrastructure and Project based work leading to the development and deployment of new infrastructure services.
• The ideal candidate should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users. His/her primary goal will be to ensure that our technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently

Job Description

• Lead and supervise the team
• Contribute to or lead IT Infrastructure projects within IT
• Assign work, train and mentor other IT Systems Administrators on hardware and software problem analysis and resolution
• Ensure all Servers hardware and software are fully operational and take corrective action where necessary
• Ability to write Windows and Linux scripts
• Administer, configure and manage web servers (llS, apache, tomcat, jboss)
• Maintain and administer domain controllers with MS Active Directory services
• Monitor, identify, and resolve production capacity, contention, and resource deficiencies
• Support the annual IT Audits in the delivery of required data and procedures to ensure compliance with established corporate general controls and information security policy.
• Install system patches and updates
• Perform hardware and software upgrades
• Document and improve current IT infrastructure, processes and procedures
• Implementation, support, monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure software platforms, including but not limited to server operating systems, messaging and database services, reporting platforms, terminal services, VPN, and all other software­ based systems which provide infrastructure underpinning IT Services.
• Develop operational, installation, configuration and upgrade documentation for communication systems, hardware, security, storage, software and other computer related systems.
• Assist in carrying out any duties as requested by the Management.
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Perform software product installation, configuration management, maintenance, testing and documentation of VMware and Microsoft related products
• Ensure the highest level of availability, reliability and performance for virtualization platforms and associated our brand/products.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc. in Information Technology or Computer Science or any other related field
•  7+ years' experience in hands-on System Administration role with a reputable
• organization
• Must have one or more of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE or CCNA;
• Ability to quickly analyze issues and determine best course of action using available resources
• Experience with Cloud and Virtual Technologies e.g., VMware
• Strong knowledge of Windows Active Directory & group policy
• Extensive knowledge of Storage Management and Technologies. Hands-on experience
• with EMC Storage is a MUST

Skills & Competencies:

• Backup Administration & Disaster Recovery

Technical Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of configuration, management and maintenance of Windows Server 2016/2019
• Extensive experience in Windows, Unix and Linux Administration
• Knowledge of load balancing and clustering
• Ability to write Windows/Unix shell scripts
• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail
• Ability to present ideas in business- friendly and user-friendly language.