African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: IT Manager
Locations: Ogijo, Ogun and Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Network Design and Implementation:
- Plan, configure, and deploy network systems, including routers, switches, and wireless access points.
- Design network layouts and ensure they meet organizational needs and scalability requirements.
Network Management:
- Monitor network performance and availability, ensuring optimal operation and minimal downtime.
- Perform regular network maintenance, including hardware and software updates, to ensure network reliability and security.
System Management:
- Management, configuration of applications/infrastructure AD domain management, User/group/account management, Group Policy objects, DHCP, WSUS, DNS, IIS. Hardening of laptop/desktop by deployment of AD policies.
- Technical understanding of RAID Configuration, NTFS Permissions, Software and service pack installation, Roles and Feature Wizards etc
- Backup Management– Manage/monitor Veeam backup, setting policies.
- Antivirus: Mcafee Antivirus management tools especially McAfee EPO, Virus definitions/signature update, setting policies, DLP configuration and management.
- Patch management: Manage deployment of patches through WSUS and manually if required.
- Security – Ensure overall security & health of infrastructure is as per established guidelines & implementation of best practices.
- Communication:Communicate with vendor & purchase team for quotation of IT materials as per specific requirement.
- Learning:Keep systems updated as per latest threat reports by constantly reviewing known and zero-day vulnerabilities and their fixes.
Troubleshooting and Support:
- Diagnose and resolve network issues, including connectivity, performance, and security problems.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues reported by users.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, changes, and procedures.
- Prepare and present reports on network performance, incidents, and improvements.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with other IT staff to ensure network solutions integrate smoothly with other IT systems and services.
Compliance and Best Practices:
- Ensure network operations comply with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Stay updated on the latest network technologies and best practices to continually improve network performance and security.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree with 8 – 12 years work experience.
- Skills: Must have good English communication skills.
- Experience: Industry Background: Candidates should have experience in the manufacturing industry.
- End-User Support: It is essential that candidates have a strong background in providing hands-on end-user support, with proven experience in troubleshooting and resolving network related issues for users on-site.
Application Closing Date
8th July. 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their update Resume to: Jamal.ogidan@africanindustries.com using the Job Title and location as the subject of the mail.