Swift Networks Limited Recruitment for Senior IT System Administrator

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Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified graduates for Swift Networks Limited Recruitment for Senior IT System Administrator .

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002 when it bided and obtained a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) License from Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide multi-service broadband connectivity services to businesses and residential subscribers. .

Job Title: Senior IT System Administrator

Location: Nigeria

Key Role

This is a senior position that requires an experienced engineer with a minimum of 4+ years of system engineering and administration of a corporate IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Planning, designing and implementation of a corporate hardware and software IT infrastructure: LAN Networking, Physical and Virtual Servers, SAN Storage and connectivity, Laptops and Desktops, Enterprise Applications.
Proactively monitoring and planning to maintain an excellent uptime as defined by the business on all IT infrastructure. Resolve technical problems quickly with the least impact to the smooth running of the business. Performing root cause analysis on issues and providing recommendations on permanent fixes to prevent reoccurrence.
Ensure effective change control is implemented for all changes and updates. Accessing and documenting any risks and impacts to the business and escalating to management accordingly.
Managing an excellent business relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Provide after-hours and weekend supports when required.
Responsible for the core infrastructure: VMware ESX, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, SQL Databases, Email, Antivirus, Backup and Restoration, VoIP, Cloud integration. Linux/Unix management a plus.
Be proactive in enterprise information security for all IT infrastructure.
All other assignments requested by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with a minimum of 2:1 grade.
Relevant industry certifications is a definite advantage.
Excellent written and oral communications skills are essential.
Have a positive and proactive attitude in general.
A minimum 4 years of relevant experience required in a mid to large sized environment.
Experienced, mature, and confident enough to take responsibility and ownership of the smooth running of the environment in the areas of responsibility as an individual and as part of a team.

Preferred Certifications (one or more):