VANSO Recruiting Graduate Systems Administrator

VANSO is a wireless messaging and software provider with a particular focus on the banking industry. Its unique platform and accompanying tools ease the process of creating both, the backend and apps for smart phones and tablets.

VANSO now seeks the services of a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of:

Systems Administrator

Position Summary



The System Administrator is responsible for effective provision, installation/configuration and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure for Vanso Nigeria Limited.
This role will assist clients with technical issues in the Initiation and implementation phases of Vanso’s excellent business continuity efforts.
Responsibilities

The Systems Administrator will be charged but not limited with the following responsibilities:
Engineering of SA-related solutions for various project and operational needs.
Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, services, settings, directories, storage, etc.
Install and configure systems such as supports Vanso’s messaging infrastructure applications
Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
Contribute to and maintain system standards.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
Deliver gateway ,telco and bank operations and business continuity
Develop client training manuals as well as conduct onsite training as may be required
Track queue and provide weekly queue delivery reports (this should include reasons for queue and feedback on resolutions)
Deploy, maintain and manage VANSO’s client help desk
Participate in ad-hoc projects and performs other activities as assigned
Requirements

B.Sc Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics or any related course
Professional certifications are desired
One (1) - three (3) years post graduate Linux system administration, engineering and relational databases experience
Excellent written and oral communication and analytical/ problem solving skills.
Expert level knowledge of Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix or Linux
Excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously,
Highly self-directed, a strong individual contributor and a strong team player
Knowledge of computer operating systems and hardware
Network fundamentals, including diagnostics with Unix tools, Linux ES 3, 4, and 5
Working knowledge of complex web hosting configuration components, including firewalls, load balancers, web and database servers
Well versed in Apache web server, PHP, MySQL and VMWare
Ability to deploy, support, and diagnose real issues for a production environment
Proficiency with fiber channel switches and SANs
Familiarity with Cisco CatOS and IOS
Time management and organizational skills
Ability and desire to learn new skills quickly
Remuneration
Compensation and benefits for the role is highly attractive and competitive.

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