IT Administrator Job at RusselSmith Group

Started by Jobrib, Feb 12, 2016, 01:31 PM

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Job Title: IT Administrator

Company: RusselSmith Group

Location: Nigeria

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  

Experience: 2 years

Job Field: Engineering / Technical   ICT / Computer  

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RusselSmith Group is a company created to to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.

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A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.

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Job Reference Code: RS-SMD-003

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: – Administer workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more UNIX-based or non-UNIX based operating systems. – Administer servers, storage systems and other similar equipment to ensure that they function properly – Test and deploy software updates and patches to ensure that the versions on Company equipment are always up to date. – Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment and software; – Investigate user problems, identify their sources, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions. – Install, configure and maintain personal computers, servers, computer workstations, file servers, ethernet networks, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems; add or upgrade and configure modems, disk drives, data acquisition systems, access control systems, printers and related equipment. – Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, security applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users. – Perform research and deploy new technologies – Deploy and administer telecommunications equipment/networks, including VOIP. – Manage CCTV, biometric security and any other security and access control systems used in the Company – Enforce and manage compliance with the Password Policy and password recovery. – Manage the Company's software inventory, track license statuses and ensure licensing compliance – Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties. – Manage the RusselSmith email system. This includes setting up accounts and forwarders, deactivations, archiving and ensuring availability. – Active Directory management and user provisioning – Administer the Datacenter and all the equipment in it. – Assist users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems. – Track and manage the Business Solutions Asset Inventory – Prepare and submit reports on System Administration, support and network security and other areas as required. – Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations. – Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures. – Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards. – Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability. – Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability. – Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network. – Develop and maintain documentation on the features and status of the network and enterprise applications – Document IT problems and resolutions for future reference. – Provide IT support to personnel in other departments. – Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members. – Provide IT training and orientation to new company staff – Departmental Reports- Generate the required weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and annually reports and presentations. – To provide comprehensive, effective and efficient administrative support to all departments. – Performs other duties as required or as assigned.

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Qualifications and Experience: – Degree in Computer Science or related field – A minimum of 2-5years experience

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Skills/Qualifications Required: – Knowledge of a range of computer networking systems and languages to include UNIX or similar computer networks – Knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment – Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel – Ability to install, configure, and maintain personal computers, networks, and related hardware and software. – Knowledge of copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software – Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques

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Physical Demands: – Occasional travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business is necessary. Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.

Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

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Work Environment: – The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor.

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