Systems Administrator at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical support in identifying, investigating, and resolving user problems with computer software and hardware.
• Ensures system security through access controls, backups, and firewalls and ensures security is not breached or compromised.
• Researches and proposes solutions to IT-related problems.
• Serves as software liaison for staff and management.
• Troubleshoots issues and performs system tests to resolve issues and errors.
• Coordinates with line manager and end-users to identify systems problems and requirements, develop processing procedures and systems modifications, and prioritises responses as required.
• Ensures adequate management of and administration of server hardware and software.
• Installs and configures hardware and software.
• Provides recommendations for office software and equipment purchases.
• Works with service providers service to repair or replace defective products or malfunctioning software.
• Monitors performance and maintains systems according to requirements.
• Stays updated on technology innovations and trends.
• Drafts informational materials and graphics to explain systems to staff.
• Extracts accurate information for users on core business applications.
• Sets up accounts and workstations for new hires.
• Creates filing systems for electronic file storage.
• Performs word processing and related clerical tasks.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems from a reputable and accredited university.
• 2 - 4 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or in a similar role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent understanding of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and telecommunications systems.
• In-depth understanding of programming, computer science, and digital security.