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Systems Administrator at ipNX Nigeria Limited – Lagos
ipNX Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Systems Administrator in Lagos to provision, configure, operate and maintain computer systems, software and related infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Install new servers and rebuild existing servers when required.
- Configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories and storage.
- Apply operating-system patches and upgrades regularly.
- Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures and contribute to system standards.
- Install monitoring agents and connect systems to the monitoring platform.
- Conduct regular security monitoring to identify possible intrusions and security breaches.
- Maintain the smooth operation of network-monitoring systems for enterprise networks and core network nodes.
- Prepare periodic performance reports to support capacity planning.
- Create, change and delete user accounts in response to authorised requests.
- Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues and support the application-development team.
- Install backup agents and configure backup systems.
- Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
- Coordinate and communicate with affected stakeholders.
- Research and recommend innovative, preferably automated, approaches to systems-administration tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Science, with at least two years of experience.
- Professional qualifications such as CCNA, ITIL, LPIC or CompTIA are an advantage.
- Ability to use technology to develop and enhance functional competencies.
- Experience in systems administration in a Linux environment.
- Knowledge of networking and network monitoring or management.
- Database-management knowledge, including MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL or Oracle, is an advantage.
- Linux, Windows Server and Solaris administration experience, in that order of preference.
- Experience with scripting, installation and migration concepts using Bash, Perl or Python.
- Virtual-infrastructure administration experience with KVM or VMware is highly desired; Storage Area Network administration experience is a plus.
- Experience supporting high-traffic, customer-facing website infrastructure.
- Experience administering and troubleshooting load-balancing appliances in a production environment.
- Sound understanding and extensive experience in network management.
- Previous experience working in an ISP environment is an advantage.
How to apply
Complete the online application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application deadline:
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About the employer
ipNX is a Nigerian information and communications technology company serving enterprises, small businesses and residential customers with technology services. The company describes its work as supported by more than a decade of experience and a team of skilled professionals.
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