Systems Administrator At JAGAL Group

Date Posted: 09/Jun/2014

Deadline: Not Specified

Specialization Engineering
Industry
Experience 0 year(s)
Location Lagos

Job description

Are you looking for a new opportunity in a challenging but rewarding environment?

Would you like to become part of a diverse multicultural conglomerate where you can develop your skills and gain development?

About the Company:

Headquarted in Lagos and established 40 years ago, Jagal Group operates across a number of sectors including: Oil & Gas, Construction, Manufacturing, FMCG and Technology industries. Our performance is measured against world class standards across all our business activities. We possess profound knowledge of operating in Nigeria and have deep local experience.

Plan, implement and troubleshoot software patches, updates and security fixes;
Be involved in new Windows servers deployment projects, using the department policies;
Administer OS, Directory, email, Databases and Web servers + networking equipment.
Evaluate/recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripherals and software;
Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions.
Configure, maintain and troubleshoot servers, networks, applications, printers and other related equipment, devices, and systems.
Maintain site licenses for department/organization.
Develop and conduct various training and instruction to assist users in maximizing use of systems and networks
Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance
Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.
Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.
Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize system availability.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to the Data and Information on the various systems
Document system problems and resolutions for future reference.
Verifications of backup routines and restore capabilities
Understand performance metrics and maintain / optimize system capacity and performance;
Create and update system documentation
Follow the existing processes based on ITIL best practices
Availability to provide 24/7 support on duty rotation.

Desired Skills and Experience

What we are looking for:

A Bachelor’s Degree enhanced with technical training and certification or equivalent.
5+ years of experience in support, networks and servers administration
Solid experience with Microsoft Windows Servers and Active Directory 2008/2012, group policies, certificate authority and federation services
Experience with Microsoft Exchange 2007/2010, mail routing and spam filtering, mailbox management, backup and recovery,
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, IIS and web services
Experience with VMware / Hyper-V is an asset
Experience with scripting languages
Experience with SharePoint is an advantage
Experience with storage management (SAN/NAS) is an asset
Experience with IP based networks, communication protocols , firewalls and packet routing , LAN, WAN , VPN, WLAN, NAC
Experience with Cisco switches and routers 3560 and above models.
Knowledge of access control and security concepts
Knowledge of backups, high availability and disaster recovery of (AD, Exchange, Databases)
VCP/MCSE/A+/CCNA/etc... certifications are an asset
ITIL knowledge and experience is an asset
Good understanding of IT business practices and processes
Independent self-starter, needs little supervision.
Takes a logical approach to analyzing problems. Systematically researches information. Explores alternatives and implements action plans to resolve problems.
Proactive in acquiring information to develop new skills to improve job performance. Grasps new material quickly and easily, and applies new information, concepts and procedures in a constructive manner.
Will have a high degree of integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.
Ability to consider and advice on the consequences of various courses of action, including an understanding of the repercussions on other activities.
Ability to engender confidence of management and exercise good judgment handling sensitive information.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize priorities and meet deadlines.
Detailed attention to quality of deliverables.

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Systems Administrator At JAGAL Group

Job description

Desired Skills and Experience

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