Team Lead, System Administrator

Moniepoint Incorporated is seeking a Team Lead, System Administrator to lead their IT infrastructure team in Lagos, Nigeria. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on networking, cloud infrastructure, security, and automation. The position requires deep experience in managing systems, cloud platforms (GCP, OCI, Azure), and enterprise networking while driving operational excellence through team leadership and process optimization.⁠‌‌​​‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌⁠

What it offers

This is a senior leadership role focused on systems administration, cloud infrastructure, and team management. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of Systems Administrators, enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensure high system uptime (99.9%+) and SLAs compliance. Responsibilities include designing workflows, implementing automation, and managing security and compliance policies. The role also involves troubleshooting complex network issues, administering telephony systems, and leveraging AI tools for operational efficiency.

Who can apply

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure, or network engineering, along with at least 2 years of team leadership experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, GCP/Azure) are highly desirable but not mandatory. Experience with Linux, cloud networking, scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, n8n) is essential.

What you'll do

• Lead and coach a team of Systems Administrators, ensuring consistent output quality, SOP adherence, and performance metrics (e.g., system uptime, incident response times).
• Design and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, virtualization (Proxmox), cloud networks (GCP/OCI/Azure), and security protocols.
• Implement automation workflows using n8n, Terraform, Ansible, and AI tools to optimize repetitive tasks.
• Manage telephony systems (xCALLY PBX), network security, and endpoint/MDM solutions.
• Troubleshoot network issues, enforce security policies, and conduct incident response.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, documentation, and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios).

How to apply

No explicit application steps are provided in the source text. Please refer to Moniepoint’s official job portal for detailed instructions.

Good to know

• Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
• Work conditions: May require occasional weekend/after-hours work for system maintenance.
• Compensation and benefits: Not specified in the source.

Key requirements: Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in systems/networking, 2+ years leadership, cloud/networking expertise, scripting/automation skills.