Hardware (Network) Support Engineer at OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR is an innovative organisation focused on developing people with a vision to revolutionise HR in Nigeria and impact Africa. Our mission is achieving transformation from the outside in.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hardware (Network) Support Engineer

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop deep product expertise, understand Intron’s technology in and out, know how all the pieces fit together, and grow to quickly debug tough cases based on an intuitive understanding of how the Intron hardware system works.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including account setup, Linux Server install, and network configuration, issues with laptops, scanners, multifunction printers, smartphones, tablets, and IT-related hardware/software
• Ask customers targeted questions to quickly understand the root cause of a problem.
• Track computer system issues through to resolution within agreed time limits
• Talk clients through a series of actions, either onsite, via phone, email, or chat, until they’ve solved a technical issue
• Properly escalate unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams (e.g. software developers), and provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers
• Follow up with clients to ensure their IT systems are fully functional after troubleshooting
• Prepare regular, accurate, and timely reports, monitoring, and report on system health (workstations, network, solar) daily, and ensure all issues are properly logged
• Software duties include installing, upgrading, and maintaining operating systems, antivirus software, account creation, account removal, whitelisting, blacklisting, maintenance, and policies.
• Responsible for hardware inventory and software licensing
• Assist with Systems Administration tasks and projects such as network/data security, backups, patching, network issues, antivirus scan schedules, etc.
• Maintain and update documentation, i.e. procedures, diagrams, inventory, and knowledge articles, develop automation and tooling as needed.
• Calculate and document equipment power/space requirements and consumption for multiple sites. Work with Vendors, local Engineering, Facilities Operations, to meet these requirements.
• Schedule and perform network maintenance including repairs, upgrades, and migrations.
• Participate in on-call activities and follow an escalation process to support the infrastructure 24/7.
• Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments and complaints.
• Show composure, resilience, and flexibility as customer needs evolve and case volume changes.
• Maintain jovial relationships with clients

Requirements
Shortlisted Candidates must possess the following skills and experience:

• B.Sc Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• 3+ years of proven work experience as a Technical Support Engineer, Network Support Engineer, IT Help Desk Technician, or similar role with a strong track record of networking-related problem-solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting.
• Experience coordinating and executing hardware procurement, installation, and configuration.
• Hands-on experience with Linux Server and Linux environments (2+ years)
• Experience with Raspberry Pi or other SCBUs is a big plus but not required
• Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices, and other tech products
• Familiarity with remote desktop applications and help desk software
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable traveling to client sites as needed (up to 20% travel)
• Ability to provide step-by-step technical help, both written and verbal
• Additional certification in Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, or similar technologies is a plus
• Excellent account management, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a healthcare/hospital environment.
• Experience installing or managing renewable energy systems (inverters, solar panels, batteries) is a big plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.