Server and Desktop Engineer at Nigerian Stock Exchange

The Nigerian Stock Exchange, services the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets. The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Server and Desktop Engineer
Job Location: Lagos
Division: Shared Services Division
Department: Technology Services Department
Report to: Senior Desktop & Server Analyst
Grade: Server & Desktop Engineer
Estimated Date of Resumption: Monday, September 3, 2018

Job Summary

• The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The Exchange) serves the largest economy in Africa, and is championing the development of Africa’s financial markets.
• The Exchange offers listing and trading services, licensing services, market data solutions, ancillary technology services, and more. It is an open, professional and vibrant exchange, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.
• The Server/Desktop Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.
• This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners.      

Key Responsibilities

• The responsibilities and expectations of the server/desktop engineer are as follows: Analysing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data center environments
• Performing routine audits of systems and software
• Performing backups
• Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Installing and configuring new hardware and software (e.g. database systems)
• Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc
• Answering technical queries and dealing with often frustrated users
• Responsibility for security
• Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system
• Troubleshooting any reported problems
• System performance tuning
• Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running
• Automate software application deployments
• Ensure desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc degree in Computer Science, Engineering discipline, mathematics or physics will be a distinct advantage
• Minimum of 4+ years post National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in server/desktop administration; experience within an exchange or financial services organization preferred
• Systems Administration/System Engineer certification in Unix and Microsoft (preferred).     

Functional Competencies:

• Database Administration
• Desktop Engineering and Support
• Information Security
• Information Technology Policy and Planning
• Microsoft Office Packages
• Network Planning and Design
• Server Desk and Incident Management
• Server Administration
• Server Engineering
• Software Engineering and Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Web-Based Technologies

Behavioural Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Change Management
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Professionalism
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Result Oriented
• Team Work
• Time Management