Data Centre & Cloud Solutions Specialist at MainOne Cable Nigeria

MainOne's success is built on having talented and highly proficient people within their respective fields as the driving force behind our business

A job in MainOne is different from any other you have had. With joining MainOne you'll be challenged, inspired and proud as you become a part of something big.

We are recruiting for the vacant position of:

Job Title: Data Centre & Cloud Solutions Specialist

Department: Technical
Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• The DC & Cloud Solutions Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and performing installations, maintenance and upgrades on clustered servers in a high-availability environment.
• He/She will interface with hardware vendors to establish successful integration of equipment into associated systems and provide top level technical expertise and support for all services.
• He/she will also work with the technical department to develop hardware configuration test plans to support implementation efforts, and contribute to the development and improvement of Cloud-related processes and procedures

Other Responsibilities includes:

• Monitoring and ensuring maximum uptime on existing hardware/networks.
• Performing software, hardware and network maintenance and configuration changes as required.
• Ensuring the proper deployment of new Cloud hardware, including servers, switches and storage arrays.
• Providing timely and effective responses and updates to work tickets and other requests
• Identifying, recommending and implementing potential improvements to service efficiency
• Understanding and operating within Cloud licensing agreements
• Maintaining accurate and detailed asset inventory records
• Adhering to Best Practice in all IT-related matters

Qualifications & Competencies Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering
• At least five (5) years’ specific experience in Enterprise-level IT operations
• At least two years’ exposure to the provision of Cloud services
• Relevant Certifications (such as MCSE Private Cloud, CCIE, CCNA, EMCIE, EMCTA, VCP) are taken into account
• Linux system administration (preferably RedHat)
• Windows Server administration
• POST, PXE and OS booting techniques, TFTP, DHCP and HTTP
• LDAP and Active Directory design and implementation
• VMware’s vSphere technology stack (ESXi v5+, vCloud, vCAC, vCenter, vCops, vMotion, DRS, vShield etc)
• Hyper-V, System Centre 2012 R2, NVG, Windows Azure Pack, WDS/WAIK, SCOM, VMM, SPF
• Storage technologies such as EMC VNX, EMC FAST, SAN switching
• Backup technologies such as Avamar, Data Domain, Ms DPM
• Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop and KVM
• Web/Middleware technologies such as WSRR, WODM, OpenAM, Mule, WMQ
• Cisco switching products, including the Nexus 1000v
• Network design and deployment techniques (including PVlans)
• Chassis/blade/component installation and maintenance procedures
• Scripting - any from Perl, Python, Unix Shell, XML, XPATH, Dell CLI

Also Preferred are:

• VCE Vblock, Cisco UCX and Dell PowerEdge/PowerVault infrastructure
• Database products such as Oracle, SQL server and PostgreSQL
• Enterprise Unix administration (AIX, Solaris, HPUX)

Demands of the Job:   

• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Assertive, proactive and take initiative
• Good research skills
• High energy
• Detail consciousness/Accuracy
• High integrity and passionate about work
• Good judgment
• Confident

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: When the page opens, click on "Data Centre & Cloud Solutions Specialist"