Senior IT Engineer at Stivlon Consulting

Stivlon Consulting is your strategic partner in building high-performance teams and unlocking individual potential. We are passionate about finding the perfect fit—the talented individuals who elevate your company and the fulfilling career paths that ignite professional growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior IT Engineer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Engineer to lead and manage our IT infrastructure and systems.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise IT solutions, ensuring system reliability, security, and optimal performance.
• You will provide technical leadership, manage complex IT projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT systems, including servers, networks, and endpoints
• Manage and optimize IT infrastructure for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Implement and maintain security protocols, firewalls, antivirus, and data protection measures
• Lead IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and technology deployments
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex IT issues
• Manage cloud and on-premise environments, including virtualization technologies
• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and documentation
• Mentor junior IT staff and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align IT strategy with business goals.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional IT engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of networking, servers, and enterprise systems
• Experience with Windows and Linux server environments
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (VMware, Hyper-V, Docker)
• Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with IT documentation and knowledge management.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, or AWS Solutions Architect
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, PowerShell, Terraform)
• Knowledge of database administration and integration
• Exposure to ITIL or other IT service management frameworks
• Experience managing IT teams or leading technical projects
• Knowledge of collaboration tools and enterprise software (Office 365, SharePoint, etc.)

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• High sense of responsibility and accountability
• Ability to mentor and guide junior IT staff
• Adaptable to changing technologies and business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical IT systems supporting business operations
• Collaborate with a skilled and forward-thinking IT and engineering team
• Opportunity to influence IT strategy and infrastructure decisions
• Stable on-site role in Abuja
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: stivlonjobs@gmail.com using "Senior IT Engineer – Abuja" as the subject of the email.