Systems and Virtualization Expert (Nigeria) Job at SWATX

SWATX is a technology partner leveraging the latest technologies and premier vendors in the design and support of IT infrastructure to produce better business outcomes for our clients. Established in 2017, grew quickly in IT consulting and IT outsourcing, assisting businesses in their digital transformation journey. Extended the portfolio through strategic partnerships to cover IT infrastructure and network implementation, cloud services and security solutions

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Systems and Virtualization Expert (Nigeria)

Job Location: Lagos

Description

• SWATX is looking for a Systems and Virtualization expert to join our team in Nigeria.
• This position is crucial for managing and optimizing our virtual environments, ensuring a highly available and responsive IT infrastructure that meets the needs of our operations.

Responsibilties

• Design, implement, and manage virtualization solutions across various platforms.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and capacity of virtual systems to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Perform system updates, upgrades, and patches on virtual machines and host systems.
• Troubleshoot virtualization-related issues and provide support to users as needed.
• Develop and document best practices for virtual infrastructure management.
• Work closely with IT teams to integrate virtualization solutions with existing systems and processes.
• Ensure security policies and measures are implemented effectively within virtual environments.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of IT resources, including capacity scaling and infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in systems administration with a focus on virtualization technologies.
• Proven experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar.
• Strong understanding of server hardware, storage systems, and networking principles.
• Knowledge of cloud integration and management would be an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator are a plus.