Data Center Officer
Job Summary
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and maintain data center infrastructure including servers storage systems network equipment UPS cooling and power systems.
- Ensure the availability and reliability of all data center resources by performing routine health checks and proactive maintenance.
- Respond to and resolve data center incidents and alerts minimizing downtime and service disruptions.
- Manage and document data center assets including hardware inventory rack layouts cable management and equipment lifecycle.
- Support the implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans including DR drills and failover testing.
- Ensure physical security of the data center including access control management CCTV monitoring and visitor logging.
- Coordinate with vendors and third-party providers for equipment maintenance warranty services and hardware replacements.
- Implement and adhere to data center standards best practices and change management procedures.
- Perform capacity planning and make recommendations for infrastructure upgrades to support business growth.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of data center configurations procedures and incident logs.
- Support cloud infrastructure integration and hybrid cloud connectivity with on-premises data center resources.
- Ensure compliance with environmental safety and regulatory requirements applicable to data center operations.
QUALIFICATION
| S/N | Category | Details |
| 1 | Education | Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical/Electronic Engineering Information Technology or related field. |
| 2 | Specialized Knowledge | Knowledge of data center operations including server hardware (HP Dell IBM) SAN/NAS storage network infrastructure and environmental management systems. Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware Hyper-V) and cloud platforms. |
| 3 | Skills | Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a 24/7 operational environment. Good documentation and communication skills. Attention to detail and adherence to operational procedures. |
| 4 | Professional Certification | Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA) CompTIA Server or equivalent certification. VMware VCP or CCNA is an added advantage. |
| 5 | Experience | Minimum of 35 years of experience in data center operations or IT infrastructure management. Experience in a financial services or enterprise environment is preferred. |
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Wema Bank is the pioneer of Africa';s first fully digital bank, ALAT, and one of Nigeria';s most resilient banks. With decades of experience in the business of banking, the Bank has remained innovative in delivering value to its stakeholders. The publicly quoted Nigerian company has s ... View more