Network Administrator (Network Administration and Security) at ipNX Nigeria Limited Full Time

Job Title: Network Administrator

Job ID: 63
Location: Lagos
Department: Information Systems and Technology
Function: Network Administration and Security
Reporting to: Head, System Operations
Travel Frequency: N/A

Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the job is to primarily support highly complex systems including the overall administration, security, redundancy of our enterprise network infrastructure.

Expected Key Results:

• Overall uptime of network systems
• Maintain secure and compliant network processes and procedures
• Reporting
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Educational Qualifications & Functional Skills

• Minimum 2.2 / Upper Credit, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems or any related field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an IT Network Engineer
• An in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of System Network design and management.
• Implementation and administration of data and VOIP networks (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi).
• Experience in an enterprise environment.
• Previous experience working in a Cyber/Network Security role would be a plus.
• Experience with advanced network concepts and technologies: QoS, CoS, VoIP, flow control.
• Relevant hands-on experience with the following technology or equivalent: Cisco switches, routers, VPN, VOIP, and wireless access.
• Experience working in a multi-platform (LINUX, Mac-OS and Windows) environment.
• Possession of CCNA certification; CCIE and/or CISSP an added advantage.
• Knowledge of software development process, quality control, and impact assessment is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, strategic planning, and execution skills to drive organizational chang
• Strong team player
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers
• Solid problem solver
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new tool sets, technology and concepts
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects effectively; deal with changing priorities, and to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to present information and ideas clearly and succinctly and to explain various application software and hardware to end users.

Application Closing Date