About the Role
Unified Payment Services Limited (UP®) is Nigeria’s premier Payments & Financial Technology company founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading Nigerian banks. We operate as a shared infrastructure for the banking community and a leading Payment Service Provider within and outside Nigeria. We are currently looking for a skilled Data Center Administrator to join our dynamic IT team and ensure the seamless operation, security, and integrity of our critical network infrastructure and data center systems.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure the integrity of the network and security infrastructure of the company, maintaining optimal POS network connectivity and reliable bank connections.
- Ensure reliable internet access connectivity for seamless transaction and email processing while maintaining optimal WAN connection to the Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
- Perform cleaning and tuning of user desktops, laptops, and printers to support end-user productivity.
- Ensure that all network devices, systems, security, and communications devices are PCI-DSS compliant, fully updated with the latest patches, and running current firmware.
- Execute a robust information security strategy to proactively identify risks and drive timely remediation.
- Enforce compliance with all physical and logical controls governing the data center.
- Ensure efficient deployment of critical security patches for operating systems and databases on all servers, following proper pre-testing procedures.
- Review warning and critical event logs using the SolarWinds application and escalate issues to the responsible unit promptly.
- Ensure all servers have active antivirus software with frequently updated signatures and databases.
- Regularly update enterprise storage and server firmware to guarantee the availability and integrity of organizational data.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders supporting IT infrastructure, applications, processes, and operations.
- Education: Candidates must possess an OND (Minimum of Lower Credit) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics Electronics.
- Experience: Proven post-qualification experience in IT roles focusing on infrastructure, networking, and data center administration.
- Strong understanding of PCI-DSS standards, network security protocols, antivirus management, and patch deployment.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and enterprise storage systems.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive salary package with regular performance reviews.
- Opportunities for professional development and technical certifications.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment within Nigeria's premier fintech ecosystem.