Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is Recruiting for a New Position

Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk-taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Server Administrator
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are actively seeking a Senior Server Administrator who will plan, implement, oversee and maintain server and network infrastructures and related projects.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Design, install and configure internal and customer-facing servers
• Proactively manage and maintain both On-premise and Cloud-based server systems
• Mentor/cross train team members on existing and new technologies
• Carry out special tasks at Management’s direction
• Interact with customers and staff at the technical level, as required and other duties as assigned.
• Administer and support core Microsoft, AWS and VMware technologies
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will enable a hands-off environment
• Define and document best practices and support procedures
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Assist with server hardware, and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations

Qualifications
Technical Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related area) preferred.
• 5 years’ work experience minimum.
• Microsoft IIS administration and configuration
• Linux/UNIX administration
• Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• Ability to troubleshoot server and network issues including backbone infrastructure issues
• LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Q trunks).
• Microsoft Certification (MCSA) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2008, 2012, 2012R2, 2016) /desktop Operating Systems (Windows 7, 8, 10)
• Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure
• Managing deployments/rollouts
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft Hyper-V/Virtual Server Systems.
• A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
• Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional -CCNA/ CCNP (Desired)
• Group Policy design and configuration

Functional Competencies:

• Good understanding of cloud-based technology.
• Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length.

Additional Information
Working conditions:

• Flexibility is important.

Equal opportunity:

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality.

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.