System Administrator at Jumia Nigeria

Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• As a System Administrator you will be responsible to manage multiple small and large-scale technology deployments for the company including LAN / WAN interconnect, PC desktop design, configuration, and support and Implement and support TCP/IP management products such as DNS, DHCP and subnetting.

Responsibilities

• Configure & manage DHCP servers within a large corporate environment.
• Manage multiple small and large-scale technology deployments for the company including LAN / WAN interconnect, PC desktop design, configuration, and support.
• Implement and support TCP/IP management products such as DNS, DHCP and subnetting.
• Perform Linux sysadmin duties, including system installation, troubleshooting, etc.
• Set up network printers and copiers on print servers and folders/permissions for file servers.
• Set QOS maps to align with corporate day to day business and evolving business needs.
• Design and implement enterprise VPN solution.
• Design firewall modifications and site-to-site VPN connections.
• Troubleshoot and maintain wireless, ethernet network systems and provide rapid solutions.
• Participate in IP Planning, Implementation, and Network Management.
• Install and configure network switches, routers, and firewalls
• Install and administer servers, laptops and PCs including operating systems and applications
• Manage installations, upgrades and configurations of IT hardware and software.
• Assess system performance and recommend improvements
• Manage issues / incidents escalated by subordinates
• Ensuring staff working on processes are happy and operating efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in planning, administration, and execution of projects, processes, issue resolution, and procedures.
• Recommend improvements and automations to existing IT Service portfolios and support systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum Education level of B.Sc or B.Eng Degree in a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of related work experience.
• Technical & IT Management certifications (CCNA or its equivalent)
• Strong understanding of projects from the perspective of both client and business
• Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
• Strong attention to detail
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining asset management procedure and solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows, Unified threat management (UTM), Surveillance system and call application
• Technical support experience in standard network and server protocols (TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP), VLANs and Firewalls.
• Strong Understanding of Incident management through help-desk application
• Knowledge of open-source software and solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.