Graduate Trainee - Systems Engineer at VAB Solutions

VAB Solutions is an IT company delivering expertise, integration and outsourcing, based on infrastructure, business productivity, security and Cloud technologies. Established in 2017, with a team of experts with vast knowledge across the different IT domains, we are present in Lagos, Nigeria and with a growing number of staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Systems Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes.
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution.
• Strong Programming Skills.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• 3 years work experience.
• Fast Learner and be able to think out-side-the-box.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft/Linux based environments.
• Solid experience in networking.
• Solid Cloud experience, preferably in AWS/Azure.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box).
• Experience with automation software (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Kubernetics).
• Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP).
• ITILv4 Certified.

Working Conditions
At VAB Solutions, you will find a stimulating environment with exciting opportunities and plenty of variety to evolve your skills and lay a strong foundation of experience. Our promise to you:

• You will be respected.
• Your initiatives will be encouraged. We call this intrapreneurship
• Your career and professional development will be our top priorities.
• You will be remunerated based on merit and performance.
• You will constantly learn, no matter how experienced you are.
• You will be treated equitably and without discrimination with respect to employment equity.
• There is always room for you to grow at VAB Solutions: that is our commitment to you.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.