Oversee and execute a comprehensive range of critical duties and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational standards. Manage key processes with precision, maintaining high levels of efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive project completion, solve complex challenges, and deliver measurable results. Monitor performance metrics to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through proactive problem-solving and adherence to best practices. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and industry standards while upholding ethical and professional conduct.
Proficiently deploy, set up, oversee, and manage local area networks (LAN’s), wide area networks (WAN’s), routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructures, and virtual private networks (VPNs), ensuring optimal performance and security at all times.
Maintain reliable network connectivity throughout the head office, all branch locations, the data center, and remote users.
Oversee network performance metrics, including uptime, bandwidth utilization, and overall service availability to ensure optimal system functionality.
Investigate and address network-related issues while delivering expert technical assistance to end-users.
Provide technical support for servers, backup systems, email systems, internet services, and core banking connectivity.
Develop and enforce network security measures, including access permissions, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation strategies.
Oversee and update network documentation, track asset records, manage IP records, oversee license management, and ensure configuration backups are current and secure.
Collaborate closely with internet service providers, vendors, and IT service partners to ensure seamless communication and coordination.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
Candidates holding certifications like CCNA, CCNP, Compton Network+, Security+, Fortinet, Azure, AWS, or ITIL will receive preferential consideration.
Seeking candidates with at least five years of hands-on experience in network administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
Proficiency in banking, fintech, financial services, or a regulated setting is considered advantageous.
Proficient in routing, switching, firewall management, VPN configurations, network monitoring, cybersecurity measures, and backup system administration.
Interested applicants are required to submit their applications using the specified method of application.
Please submit your CV to recruitment@mecer.consulting, ensuring the job title is clearly indicated in the email subject line for prompt consideration.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
5 years
