Sahara Group

IT Operations Specialist

Sahara Group  •  Lagos, NG (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Accountabilities

  • Act as the primary authority on essential business applications, offering comprehensive technical and operational assistance.
  • Identify and outline business processes to guarantee that operational requirements align with system functionalities.
  • Administer and maintain Oracle and other relational databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
  • Write and execute advanced database and Linux shell scripts for monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance enhancement.
  • Configure and manage critical services such as Redis and Nginx to support application uptime and responsive
  • Utilize advanced O&M tools (e.g., MobaXterm, PLSQL Developer, issue trackers) to streamline maintenance and resolution.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Linux operations, including file structure, storage, and shell scripting.
  • Diagnose and resolve service anomalies, restore services promptly, and develop contingency plans for critical incidents
  • Prepare and update operation and maintenance manuals, technical documents, and accident handling records.
  • Provide consulting advice and propose long-term solutions based on business needs and growth objectives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in application support or similar roles, with a proven track record in digital transformation and operational efficiency.
  • Expertise in scripting (e.g., Linux shell, SQL) and database management.
  • Hands-on experience with business-critical applications and operational workflows in complex environments.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and IT service management principles.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong proficiency in Oracle databases, Linux systems, and tools like MobaXterm, PLSQL Developer, and Redis.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills, with the ability to perform in-depth root cause analysis and implement effective solutions.
  • Ability to identify, design, and integrate digital technologies into existing operations.
  • Skilled in preparing and maintaining detailed technical documentation, operation manuals, and process workflows.
  • ITSM-Tools: Experience with service management tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Clear and concise communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong business focus with a commitment to service excellence.
Sahara Group

About Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Sahara is making a difference responsibly as a dynamic leader in various energy sub-sectors via its power (generation and distribution), downstream, midstream, and upstream businesses in key regional and global markets.

Sahara continues to explore new frontiers; creating innovative and sustainable ways of bringing energy to life responsibly through the unparalleled talent of the men and women who embody Sahara’s irrepressible spirit.

With over 5000 employees from multiple nationalities, Sahara is a uniquely diverse and inclusive organization committed to providing world-class energy solutions and promoting sustainable environmental, social, and good governance interventions across the globe.

Sahara has been at the vanguard of promoting global energy solutions in Africa, having metamorphosed from its initial focus on oil trading to an energy conglomerate renowned for championing capacity building and promoting global competitiveness in Africa’s energy sector.

Sahara continues to invest in technology, artificial intelligence, and human capital transformation as critical drivers of its systematic expansion to consolidate its status as an enterprise that creates value innovatively, responsibly, and sustainably.

Sahara’s social impact vehicle, the Sahara Group Foundation, is invested in empowering businesses one community at a time, through its unique EXTRAPRENEURSHIP model - leaving no one behind in the quest for global sustainable development.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lagos, NG
Year Founded
1996
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