System Admin at Jobberman in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented mid-level System Administrator to support and maintain our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure the stability, performance, and security of our systems while providing day-to-day technical support for servers, networks, and user access. This role focuses on system maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring smooth IT operations across both on-premise and cloud environments.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and/or Windows servers
• Manage system updates, patches, and routine maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot server, application, and network-related issues
• Ensure systems are running efficiently and reliably

User & Access Management:

• Create and manage user accounts and permissions
• Enforce proper access control based on company policies
• Support authentication and password management processes
• Ensure secure onboarding and offboarding of users

Monitoring & Maintenance:

• Monitor system performance, availability, and resource usage
• Use monitoring tools to identify and resolve system issues
• Respond to alerts and support basic incident troubleshooting
• Maintain system logs for operational visibility

Backup & Recovery:

• Manage regular system backups
• Test and verify backup integrity
• Support data restoration when required
• Ensure systems are prepared for basic disaster recovery scenarios

Networking Support:

• Support basic networking tasks (DNS, DHCP, VPN, IP configuration)
• Assist in troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Work with network tools and configurations as needed

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Document system configurations and operational procedures
• Maintain updated records of infrastructure changes
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams when required
• Follow IT policies and best practices

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows Server environments
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN
• Experience with system monitoring and basic administration tools
• Familiarity with user management and access control systems
• Experience with backup and recovery processes
• Basic scripting knowledge (Bash, PowerShell, or Python is a plus)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to virtualization tools (VMware, VirtualBox)
• Basic understanding of security best practices
• Experience with Git or version control systems
• Familiarity with IT ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Stable and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to grow into senior infrastructure or DevOps roles
• Hands-on experience with modern IT systems
• Learning and development opportunities

Key Success Indicators:

• Systems are stable and well-maintained
• User issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Backups are consistently successful and recoverable
• Infrastructure downtime is minimized
• Documentation is up to date and usable

Benefits

Remuneration: NGN 400,000-600,000 Monthly Net.

Other Benefits: Statutory Benefits after 6 months of confirmation, Christmas package.