• Application Deadline: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Core Infrastructure Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Position Overview

• As a Core Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the fundamental technology systems and platforms that support an organisation's overall infrastructure.


• You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the core infrastructure components that form the foundation of various IT services and applications.


• Your expertise will contribute to the stability and performance of the organisation's technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement the core infrastructure components, including servers, networks, storage, and virtualization platforms.


• Develop and maintain infrastructure architecture blueprints, standards, and documentation.


• Configure and deploy hardware and software systems to meet the organisation's infrastructure requirements.


• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory standards in infrastructure design and implementation.

Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance:

• Monitor the performance and availability of core infrastructure systems and proactively identify and resolve issues.


• Conduct regular system upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and security.


• Develop and implement monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure the early detection of infrastructure problems.


• Collaborate with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related incidents.

Scalability and Capacity Planning:

• Assess the infrastructure requirements based on current and projected needs and plan for scalability and capacity expansion.


• Conduct performance tuning and optimization activities to enhance the efficiency of the infrastructure systems.


• Identify and recommend infrastructure enhancements or new technologies to meet changing business needs.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with development teams to provide infrastructure-related support, guidance, and best practices.


• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and integration of third-party tools and technologies.


• Contribute to the creation and enforcement of infrastructure-related policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.


• At least 5 experience in designing, implementing, and supporting core infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage, and virtualization platforms.


• Strong knowledge of infrastructure architecture principles, best practices, and emerging trends.


• Proficiency in infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.


• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.


• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages.


• Solid understanding of security principles and best practices in infrastructure design and implementation.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.