Network Administrator / IT Support Officers at Skidworks Nigeria Limited - Lagos and Port Harcourt

Skidworks Nigeria Limited - We are an indigenous integrated Engineering Contracting company, that is duly registered with Corporate Affairs Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Network Administrator / IT Support Officer

Locations: Lagos and Port Harcourt

Role Summary

• Ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer network and all connected PCs and peripherals, including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links.

Responsibilities

• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners
• Support the warehouse supervisors with additional information from the database
• Participating in defining future processes and translating into functional requirements
• Categorize issues and escalate where necessary to the appropriate next level
• Provide solutions for equipment failures like scanners, printers
• Prepare system and performance tests
• Monitor installation of software delivery notes and test bug fixes
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades
• Talking to clients and computer users to determine the nature of problems
• Responding to breakdowns
• Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults
• Repairing equipment and replacing parts
• Supervising junior engineering and technical staff
• Agreeing timescales
• Obtaining replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings
• Checking computer equipment for electrical safety
• Maintaining records of software licenses
• Managing stocks of equipment, consumables and other supplies.

Requirements
Skill set:

• Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Windows Active Directory deployment and administration. - Microsoft Exchange Server deployment and administration.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments.
• Symantec, Trend Micro, Sophos, Kaspersky and/or MacAfee anti-virus − Backup Exec, Windows/NT Backup, Symantec Server Backup Exec.
• Internet/TCIP/IP, DNS/E-mail/communication issues
• Strong knowledge in Citrix, SharePoint, Microsoft Navision, Intego
• Significant experience with major enterprise level database (Oracle, DB2, Sybase, SQL Server).
• Strong experience on SQL Server maintenance, Advanced SQL Server concepts like indexes, stored procedures e.t.c with an emphasis on database efficiency.
• You must be performance driven with a proven track record
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and analytic skills

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV's to: [email protected] and also write an essay not less than 250 words and attach (TOPIC: - Why you are best suited for this role or why would you like to work with us).

Note: Subject should be the position with the location in bracket e.g. Network Administrator / IT Support Officer (Port-Harcourt).