Officer, System Administration

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and reliability of the organisation’s IT infrastructure, creating a stable and secure environment to support the business's effective and efficient functioning.

Job Details

• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, networks, and servers
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and availability
• Perform regular system updates and patch management 
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access to our systems and networks 
• Manage user accounts and permissions, including creating and deleting user accounts and setting up their access levels 
• Troubleshoot system failures and coordinate with vendor support teams to resolve issues 
• Manage Active Directory and Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure 
• Monitor network traffic and identify and mitigate security threats, including viruses and malware 
• Deploy and manage virtualization technologies such as VMWare 
• Manage users, computers and other organisation units on Active Directory 
• Configure and manage site-to-site and remote VPN connections across the business locations 
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and firewalls

Requirements

Experience 

• 3-4 years’ experience as a System Administrator or a similar role in an organization

Educational 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s /HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 2.2 
• Relevant Master’s Degree is an advantage

Professional Qualifications 

• Relevant certification such as ITILv4, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) and similar is an added advantage