Senior System Administrator at AB Microfinance Bank

Ref Code: SSYSA/IT/APR/2019
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Permanent

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, configure and maintain servers, administrative responsibility for server
• Implement required monitoring tools to ensure end-to-end performance management of all required infrastructures
• Operate and administer server and back office server (MS Win 2008/2012, MS Exchange)
• Server patch management, scripting (e.g.: log in scripts), user administration (Active Directory)
• Design server resources concept and create lifecycle plan for servers
• Document internal procedures and ensure effective monitoring
• Compliance to processes and framework in place within the department
• Mounting And Installation of Servers and rack components
• Maintenance of all server room equipment for all branches, HQ and datacenter
• Contribute to new project implementation with infrastructure impacts
• Monitor logging data and report system operating figures and irregularities regularly – communicate system or network events, troubleshoot problems and issues and escalate within the organization
• Monitoring of the security cameras for all branches and the smoke & Fire Detectors
• Ensure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the recorded video on the DVR
• Working out a backup plan
• Ensure availability of infrastructure services according to required performance level

Necessary Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum educational qualification of B.Sc. / HND in Information Technology or related discipline with cognate experience
• At least four years of professional experience in an operational IT role as an Administrator, three years within the banking sector
• Evidence of sound experience in the following:
• Server administration (modern MS Windows server (hardware, operation system, MS Office, network connections), patch management, scripting, user administration
• Exchange Server Administration
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Active Directory Network environment, DNS and DHCP
• Backup and recovery procedures, monitoring tools
• IT security tools and methods
• Deployment of IT infrastructure to meet changing business needs
• Powershell scripting
• Analytical and problem solving skills and process-oriented approach to work
• Disciplined approach towards daily operations and documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in other business disciplines regarding technical issues
• Ability to communicate distinctly both in writing and orally in English
• Willingness to travel to bank branches throughout the country for installation and administration of server