Network Administrators / IT Support Officers Wanted at Skidworks

Skidworks Nigeria Limited is an indigenous integrated Engineering company duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission  and fully backed by Foreign Technical Partners. At Skidworks, we specialize in Engineering, Construction & Project Management. Skidworks is also involved in Material Procurement and Supply, and currently has a service agreement with TECNOPROCESS of Italy for high level impact project (HLMP) in Engineering, procurement, Construction and Installation. Skidworks vision is to be the preferred servicing supplier and partner in the Engineering, Construction, Project Management, Procurement and Manpower Development service Operator in the Oil and Gas Companies.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: Network Administrator / IT Support Officer

Locations: Lagos and Port Harcourt

Summary of the Role

Ensures the stable operation of the in-house computer network and all connected PCs and peripherals, including planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links.

Responsibilities of the Job

• Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners.
• Support the warehouse supervisors with additional information from the database.
• Participating in defining future processes and translating into functional requirements.
• Categorize issues and escalate where necessary to the appropriate next level.
• Provide solutions for equipment failures like scanners, printers.
• Prepare system and performance tests.
• .Monitor installation of software delivery notes and test bug fixes
• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance upgrades.
• Talking to clients and computer users to determine the nature of problems.
• Responding to breakdowns.
• Investigating, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults.
• Repairing equipment and replacing parts.
• Supervising junior engineering and technical staff.
• Agreeing timescales.
• Obtaining replacement or specialist components, fixtures or fittings.
• Checking computer equipment for electrical safety.
• Maintaining records of software licenses.
• Managing stocks of equipment, consumables and other supplies.

Requirements for the Job (Education, Experience and Skills)

• Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or any other related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• Windows Active Directory deployment and administration. - Microsoft Exchange Server deployment and administration.
• Proven working experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting UNIX /Linux based environments.
• Symantec, Trend Micro, Sophos, Kaspersky and/or MacAfee anti-virus − Backup Exec, Windows/NT Backup, Symantec Server Backup Exec.
• Internet/TCIP/IP, DNS/E-mail/communication issues
• Strong knowledge in Citrix, SharePoint, Microsoft Navision, Intego
• Significant experience with major enterprise level database (Oracle, DB2, Sybase, SQL Server).
• Strong experience on SQL Server maintenance, Advanced SQL Server concepts like indexes, stored procedures e.t.c with an emphasis on database efficiency.
• You must be performance driven with a proven track record
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytic skills.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: stanley.o@skidworks-ltd.com and also write an Essay (TOPIC: - Why you are best suited for this role or why would you like to work with us) not less than 250 words and attach .

Application Deadline

31st October, 2016.

Please Note: Subject of the email should be the position with the location in bracket e.g. Network Administrator / IT Support Officer (Port-Harcourt).