• Application Deadline: Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Network and Infrastructure Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Description

• Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements


• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use


• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation


• Establish service level agreements with end users


• Provides “ownership” of problem through final resolution


• Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network


• Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts


• Negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services


• Assess, approve, and administer all equipment and hardware upgrades


• Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and their associated operating systems and software


• Manage on-site and off-site data centers


• Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on


• Manage and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems


• Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities


• Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base


• Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure


• Test server performance and provide server performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure


• Oversee the administration of user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory


• Monitor and ensure service uptime in alignment with set target.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or similar.


• Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional preferred.


• A minimum of two years' experience as a network specialist.


• Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.


• Great organizational and time management skills


• Availability to perform network repairs outside of business hours.