• Application Deadline: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Network and Infrastructure Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Description

• Assist Group IT Manager in defining and documenting network policies, procedures, and controls.


• Oversee day-to-day network operations to facilitate uninterrupted business operations and improve infrastructure costs, performance, and end user satisfaction


• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.


• Monitor and ensure reliable and stable Internet connectivity across all branches


• Manage Routers, Switches, and other network devices.


• Administer network appliances like Firewalls, Proxy Servers, and UTMs


• Manage WAN, LAN (voice and data) networks


• Ensure system performance and SLA's are met


• Ensure that configs remain intact, secure, and accessible in case of system crashes by conducting data backups.


• Recommend upgrades, patches, new applications, and equipment.


• Provide technical oversight of a multi-site enterprise level WAN, including planning, expansion/implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Design, deploy, and administer the Wireless Infrastructure and supporting systems.


• Develop, revise, and review SOPs, qualification/validation protocols


• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, cabling layouts, network problems and resolutions, and workflows for processes


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology standards, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices


• Participate in IT strategy planning activities

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.


• 8+ years of experience in Network and Infrastructure Administration.


• Systems Administration or System Engineer (MSCE) is required.


• CCNA Certification is a must / CCNP Certification is a plus.

Competencies:

• Experience in areas such as network architecture and administration, data center operations, database administration, and systems programming and administration


• Excellent knowledge of network infrastructure protocols and TCP/IP model


• Expert knowledge of Routing and Switching


• Good Vendor management skills


• Strong troubleshooting diagnostic and analytic skills, along with strong communication skills


• Flexible, able to be on call 24/7 in case of emergencies or network failures


• Strong attention to detail and customer-service orientation


• Strong documentation skills


• Able to set priorities


• Able to work under high levels of pressure while meeting tight deadlines


• Strong management and Leadership skills


• Ability to think logically and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skill.