IT Infrastructure Engineer at Express Resource Connect

About Express Resource Connect:

Express Resource Connect, a leading Consulting firm that links candidates to their employers, is recruiting to fill the position below: We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary:

The IT Infrastructure Engineer ensures the seamless operation and security of the organization’s IT systems.
This role involves planning, implementing, and managing infrastructure projects while aligning IT capabilities with business needs.
The position is critical in ensuring system reliability and supporting organizational growth.

Role Responsibilities:

Ensure uniformity in the availability, optimal use and functionality of the entity’s IT Infrastructure and systems
Direct the implementation and maintenance of the entity’s technology infrastructure in line with the company’s strategy and mandate
Ensure the effective acquisition, deployment and management of IT resources, and the delivery of high-quality IT services to the entity
Oversee cybersecurity measures to safeguard corporate data and systems.
Monitor the organisation’s networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur
Define and oversee security improvements; evaluating trends and anticipating requirements
Participate in the execution of projects, issue resolution, change management and work closeout
Set up and maintain user network accounts
Make use of diagnostic tools and network knowledge to solve complex problems
Develop, and coordinate roll-out of security tools and procedures to eliminate system vulnerabilities
Configure and administer the entity’s computer networks and address any issues that may occur with them e.g. LAN, WAN, Intranet, etc.
Ensure the smooth-running and maintenance of the entity’s intranet systems and server
Create, test, and implement network disaster recovery plans
Translate long term IT strategy into operational plans in the coming year
Develops business strategy and helps develop corresponding IT strategy.
Participate in committee meetings and engages confidently with the senior stakeholders regarding IT Governance
Monitors the market to keep abreast of new technologies that will impact the ICT market

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in IT infrastructure management.
Professional certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, ITIL) are an advantage.
Proficiency in IT systems, networks, and security protocols.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.
Intimate knowledge of an organization’s computing systems
Ability to explain complex ideas to those with limited IT and systems knowledge
Demonstrates an understanding of the issues of interest to the company and proposes viable strategies and solutions.
Demonstrates basic understanding of data flow throughout the organization.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and procedures to prevent information system vulnerabilities
Understands the vision and goals of the IT organization and how their role helps in achieving the overarching goals.
Ability to design and build single security solutions.
Demonstrates working knowledge of multiple Information Security industry standards and frameworks.
Understands business strategy and translates into IT requirements.
Demonstrates basic understanding of data flow throughout the organization
Support inter-organization changes to increase efficiency by the implementation of technology
Extraordinary customer service and relationship management experience
Experience developing web and desktop applications
Experience with defining and implementing modern software development practices such as Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and test automation.
Knowledge of working with relational database management (HTML, Java, MS/SQL, and PH)
Driven, independent thinker and leader who can multitask and stay organized within a dynamic working environment

Benefits:

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including: competitive compensation package, robust rewards package, retirement benefit and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future and flexible work arrangement.

Application Closing Date:
30th April, 2025.