System Administrator Lagos

We are a leading ICT solutions provider in Africa, specializing in digital transformation for businesses across various sectors. The company offers services such as IT infrastructure, enterprise software, managed services, financial technology, and consulting. With decades of experience and a presence in multiple African countries, it delivers innovative, scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business growth. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: System Administrator

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Purpose

The System Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day technical support of end-user hardware, IT asset lifecycle management, system upgrades, operating system administration, and print server operations across the company. The role is the first line of hands-on technical support for hardware issues and repairs and owns the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's IT asset register through consistent tracking and tagging. This is a dedicated, full-time technical role reporting to the Technical Lead.

Hardware Technical Support & Repairs — Provide first- and second-line technical support for desktops, laptops, and peripherals; diagnose faults and carry out or coordinate hardware repairs to minimise user downtime. IT Asset Management & Tagging — Maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all IT assets, including procurement intake, asset tagging, assignment tracking, and retirement/disposal records. System Upgrades & OS Administration — Plan and execute operating system upgrades, patches, and system re-imaging across the device fleet, ensuring machines remain current, stable, and secure. Print Server Management — Administer print servers and network printers/MFPs, including driver deployment, queue management, and troubleshooting of print, scan-to-email, and scan-to-folder issues. Software Upgrades and Patches over DS — Install, upgrade, and maintain standard software images and business applications on end-user systems. Documentation & Reporting — Maintain an accurate asset register and support-ticket log; provide regular status reports to the Technical Lead on outstanding hardware issues and asset movements. Incident Response — Respond promptly to hardware and system-level incidents, escalating to the Technical Lead where required.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree / HND in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 2–4 years' hands-on experience in system administration or IT hardware support. Proven experience with IT asset management/tagging processes and tools. Solid working knowledge of Windows (and/or Linux) system administration, imaging, and patch management. Experience administering print servers and multifunction printers (MFPs) in an office environment. Relevant certifications an advantage: CompTIA A+/Network+, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent.

Strong hands-on hardware diagnostic and repair skills. Meticulous record-keeping, especially for asset tracking and tagging. Good time management — able to triage and resolve multiple support requests across the organisation. Clear communicator, comfortable supporting non-technical staff. Reliable and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over assigned equipment and systems.

5th September, 2026.  Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Full Name – Role Applied For" as the subject of the email. (Example: John Doe – System Administrator).