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Systems Administrator and Cloud Operations Engineer

Jobs Nigeria

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Posted June 4, 2026

The Systems Administrator / Cloud Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation, robust security, and optimal performance of our core server infrastructure and data protection frameworks. As the organization’s go-to authority on enterprise cloud backup solutions, this position drives technical excellence to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative product lines. Collaboration is central to this role, combining operational precision with strategic engineering support to deliver forward-thinking solutions.

Oversee a range of critical duties and responsibilities integral to the role. Execute key tasks with precision to ensure operational excellence and alignment with organizational objectives. Maintain accountability for assigned functions while demonstrating adaptability in dynamic work environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve team and departmental goals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Perform additional responsibilities as deemed necessary to support the organization’s mission and strategic initiatives.

Cloud Operations seeks a skilled professional to oversee Cloud Backup and Data Protection Management, ensuring the safeguarding and integrity of critical organizational data across cloud environments. The role demands expertise in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining robust backup solutions, disaster recovery protocols, and data protection strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. Responsibilities include configuring backup policies, validating data restoration processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align backup and recovery efforts with business objectives. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of cloud platforms, data encryption methods, compliance requirements, and industry best practices for data protection.

Oversee the organization’s high-level cloud backup and recovery strategy, ensuring meticulous management of configuration, monitoring, and performance optimization to maximize efficiency and capacity.

Design, implement, and thoroughly validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) strategies to reduce system downtime while ensuring alignment with recovery objectives, specifically Recovery Time Objective (ORTON) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO), for all essential business data.

Conduct routine audits of backup job statuses, retention policies, and security postures to verify compliance with internal standards and industry best practices.

Monitor and enhance cloud storage efficiency while strategically reducing associated egress expenses linked to the backup infrastructure.

Enterprise System Administration encompasses the management and maintenance of both on-premise and virtualized infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across the organization’s technology ecosystem. This role requires expertise in configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise-level systems, including servers, storage solutions, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Responsibilities include implementing robust backup and disaster recovery strategies, managing user access controls, and applying critical system updates to mitigate vulnerabilities. Additionally, the position demands strong analytical skills to diagnose complex technical issues and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT infrastructure with business objectives. Candidates should possess in-depth knowledge of networking principles, system security best practices, and scripting or automation tools to streamline administrative tasks and enhance operational efficiency.

System Maintenance: You will be responsible for the administration, management, oversight, and monitoring of all physical and virtual servers throughout the organization’s infrastructure.

Responsible for overseeing the proactive management of operating system patching, addressing vulnerabilities, and maintaining configuration integrity across critical server infrastructure components, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services.

Leverage system monitoring solutions to evaluate server performance indicators, identify intricate system anomalies, and deploy remedial actions aimed at sustaining peak operational availability and optimal resource utilization.

Maintain thorough and current documentation covering server configurations, maintenance logs, and troubleshooting guides.

We are seeking a professional to drive product development initiatives and provide expert technical support. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualization to launch, ensuring alignment with market demands and technological advancements. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine product specifications, conducting rigorous testing to validate performance, and troubleshooting complex technical issues to enhance user experience. Candidates must possess a strong technical background, with proficiency in relevant tools and methodologies, along with excellent problem-solving skills. A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for innovation are essential for success in this role.

As a subject-matter expert, you will play an integral role in the product development process by contributing technical insights during the lifecycle of new product lines. Your responsibilities will include advising on infrastructure needs, assessing scalability challenges, and identifying key integration points to ensure seamless and efficient solutions.

Environment Management involves provisioning, configuring, and maintaining segregated technical environments—Development, Testing, and Staging—to support product development and quality assurance initiatives effectively.

Provide deployment support to facilitate the seamless and secure migration of new applications and services from development environments to production.

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of three years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or reporting. Proficiency in advanced Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas, is essential. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of ERP systems and experience with financial modeling are highly advantageous. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a team is required.

A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field—or equivalent practical experience—is required.

Seeking candidates with at least three to five years of practical expertise in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or a comparable technical position.

Proven experience in overseeing enterprise-level cloud-integrated backup infrastructures, including platforms such as Team, Rubric, Cohesion, Azure Backup, or AWS Backup.

Demonstrates expertise in enterprise-grade operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and various Linux distributions.

Demonstrates extensive hands-on expertise in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of virtualization platforms, specifically VMware sphere or Microsoft Hyper-V.

We are seeking candidates who possess the following key competencies and qualities. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively collaborate with team members. Proficiency in relevant software and tools is a must. Additionally, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks is crucial. Prior experience in a similar role and a proven track record of delivering results are highly desirable. A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt are also important attributes for this position.

Professional certifications including Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Sysops Administrator, or equivalent vendor credentials are required.

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools, including Terraform and Ansible, as well as scripting languages like PowerShell and Python, is required for automating administrative tasks.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of core network principles, including TCP/IP protocols, firewall configurations, and load balancing mechanisms, particularly in the context of server infrastructure.

Proven expertise in organization, meticulous attention to detail, and a talent for translating intricate technical information into accessible terms for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

Experience Required

3 - 5 years

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