• Application Deadline: Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Engineer - Data Centre


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 7 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 
  

Description

• Monitor, diagnose and resolve problems with key IT systems to ensure systems work efficiently.


• Manage crisis situations and work under pressure to resolve problems.


• Plan and undertake projects to improve and upgrade key IT systems as directed by IT Senior management.


• Develop, contribute, and evaluate technical proposals related to Data Centre Operations.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of platform performance, scalability, efficiency, and reliability


• Provide technical expertise for 1st and 2nd line IT support staff, sharing technical knowledge 


• Work cross-functionally with various teams


• Ensure policies and processes are well-documented, communicated and followed


• Advocate for and drive major initiatives that move the organization forward and help us scale 


• Assist other Infrastructure and Cloud team and development teams to resolve application-to-platform integration issues (IaaS and PaaS) across different cloud providers and deployment models.


• Provide information timely for Audits and Security and audit requests and ensure vulnerabilities and findings are closed 


• Effective access controls to Infrastructure platforms.


• Ensure Incident and Problem resolution within SLAs


• Work with the Network and Facilities teams to ensure adequate Security, Network and Power and Cooling in the Data Centers.


• Work with OEMs, Partners, Planning teams and other key stakeholders to ensure highly available Data Centre

Education:

• First Degree in any related field


• Relevant Professional Certifications e.g. Data Centre Certifications, Network Certifications etc.


• Fluent in English

Experience:

3 - 7 years’ experience which includes:

• Vast Knowledge of Data Centre design, project implementation and operations support.


• Vast knowledge of Data Centre Network Design, Implementation and Support.


• Knowledge of IT equipment handling, power, and cooling technologies


• In-depth understanding of LAN and SAN cabling Support and implementation techniques


• Good troubleshooting, analytical, communication and collaboration skills


• Development of policies, Processes and Procedures as required to guide Data Centre Operations 


• Familiar with Agile project management methodologies.


• Good understanding of ITIL Infrastructure Library Framework