Apply For Vacancy At eTranzact International Plc

eTranzact is awinning multi-application and multi-channel electronic transaction switching and payment processing platform.eTranzacthas operations in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, and UK and is currently expanding operations to more and more countries in the world.

Our current strategy is to achieve significant growth and become a Global leader through rapid expansion in the areas of mobile payments and banking applications worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Network and Infrastructure Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to make certain network capacity meets existing and future requirements

Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network resource administration and appropriate use

Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, life cycle management and related documentation

Establish service level agreements with end users

Provides “ownership” of problem through final resolution

Plan, acquire, and coordinate installation of in-house and remote hardware and software across the organization’s network

Conduct research and make recommendations on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts

Negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure network products and services

Assess, approve, and aadminister all equipment and hardware upgrades

Manage and ensure effectiveness of servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers, and their associated operating systems and software

Manage on-site and off-site data centers

Manage and ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment, including raouters, switches, hubs, UPSs, and so on

Manage and ensure effectiveness of security solutions, includiang firewalls, anti-virus solutions, and intrusion detection systems

Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent network activities

Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base

Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure

Test server performance and provide server performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure

Oversee the administration of user accounts, permissions, and access rights in Active Directory

Monitor and ensure service uptime in alignment with set target.

Requirements and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or similar.

Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional preferred.

A minimum of two years’ experience as a network specialist.

Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.