MISSION/CORE PURPOSE

Ensure the planning, commissioning (installation & configuration), 24/7 normal operation and maintenance, upgrade and decommissioning of MTN Liberia IT Infrastructure system Hardware-Servers/Storage/Tape Library. Software- Operating System (internal communications & productivity solutions).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Center operations
• UNIX/LINUX Operating Systems
• Windows Operating Systems
• Systems architecture (Hardware and Operating Systems)
• Systems Schematic, diagrams and technical manuals
• IP network architecture (TCP/IP & ISO/OSI models)
• Fiber Channel networking & SAN technologies
• Virtualization and Consolidation technologies
• Monitoring tools & methodologies
• Logical and Physical security
• Database & IT Application systems distributed/layered architecture
• Commissioning including equipment acceptance test procedures (ATP)
• IT best practices: ITIL (Incident, Change, Configuration, Problem management…)
• Disaster Recovery
• Linux Scripting, server’s health check, Servers and applications monitoring.
• Designs system architecture for new applications
• Develops, implements, maintains and updates best practices for systems operations and maintenance
• Develops, implements, maintains and updates best practices for storage area network operations and maintenance
• Provides hardware, operating systems and connectivity support in keeping with defined best practices
• Operates and maintains the Systems (UNIX / WINDOWS servers) architecture
• Operates and maintains the Storage Area Network (SAN) architecture
• Manages Service Level Agreements contracted with main suppliers/vendors (Microsoft, Sun, HP, McAfee, etc.)
• Provides technical support to analysts responsible for layered software products on the systems platform
• Tests and maintains disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Prepares technical reports on the operation of systems
• Develops and maintains processes to automate tasks and reports of business systems
• Configure and tests systems to conform to layered products requirements
• Plans systems performance & capacity upgrade
• Participates in resolving issues that affect both network communications and systems platforms (reliability, security, performance…)
• Documents, implements and updates policies, procedures and contingency plans
• Identifies and addresses security risks to data, software and hardware

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education

• BSc degree in Information Technology or related field
• ITIL Certification is added advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience administering UNIX/LINUX Systems in a large networked environment
• Experience working in a medium organization
• Experience in preparing Linux Scripts
• SUN Oracle Certified System Administrator for Solaris Operating Environment (SCSA) an advantage (for Unix Systems Administrator)

CORE COMPETENCIES

Important competencies required for the position

Must be a Role Model of ethical practices by living the MTN Values of Leadership; Innovation; Relationship; Integrity; Can Do & adopt the MTN VitalBehaviorsof: Complete Candour; Complete Accountability; Active Collaboration; Get-It-Done; for others to follow

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge and experience in developing reports and dashboards in Power BI, PowerPivot, or Tableau (Preferred)
• Proficiency in using MS Office product especially Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of Mobile Technologies (GSM, ISP, Data, Mobile Money, etc)

Behavioral Qualities

• Analytical Thinker
• Problem Solver
• Operational Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive People Manager
• Relationship Manager

HOW TO APPLY:

Email all applications (Cover Letter and updated Resume/Curriculum Vitae) to:

hrvacancy.lr@mtn.com

Or apply through the system below.

In the Subject of your email: State your name and the vacancy you are applying for.

Deadline for submission: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 @ 4:30 p.m.

Please Note the following:

1. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
2. The Position is not an EXPATRIATE position. Foreign nationals qualifying must be prepared to accept contract on LOCAL TERMS.