System Administrator

Who we are

Moniepoint is an all-in-one financial services platform for emerging markets and the second-fastest growing company in Africa. Since 2019, Moniepoint’s technology has powered over 3 million people, offering personal and business banking, payment, credit and business management tools to help them succeed. Moniepoint processed $182 billion in 2023, and currently processes the majority of the POS transactions in Nigeria.

About the role

As a System administrator, you will be responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. You will install hardware and software, and participate in research and development to continuously improve and keep up with the IT business needs of the organization. As a system administrator, you will also actively resolve problems and issues with computer and server systems to limit work disruptions within the company.

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

 Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and networking routers, switches and access points
• Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware.
• Develop and implement automation scripts using tools like Ansible.
• Troubleshooting system errors
• Providing technical support to employees in a timely manner with limited disruptions.
• Creating and managing user accounts, workstations and system permissions.
• Ensure systems are secure and protected from breach or viruses.
• Create documentations for staff to follow.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications, Competency & Skills Required

• Proven ability to write and maintain automation scripts using scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• A degree/diploma in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 3 years experience in a system administrator role.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Hands-on experience with various operating systems & platforms (Android, Windows, Linux, and Mac systems).
• Ability to create scripts in any scripting language and working with automation tools
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• You possess good analytical & debugging skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.

What we can offer you

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A technical interview with a member of the Infrastructure team.
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.
• All interview stages are Virtual