Server Infrastructure Administrator at Indra

We are looking for a Server Infrastructure Administrator for the Africa Region to be stationed in Nairobi, Kenya.

The key responsibilities for the role are as follows:

• Serve as the subject matter expert regarding IT Infrastructure Technologies. Specifically, you should be proficient and preferably certified in the following technology areas:
• Server Hardware (HP, IBM, Dell, etc)
• Server Storage (SAN/NAS)
• Virtualization Hypervisors (KVM, Vmware, Hyper-V)
• Operating System Administration (Linux Certification, Windows Server)
• Networking (LAN, Segmentation, Microsegmentation, firewall configuration, load balancers)
• Security (hardening, fw security policies implementation, Identity management…)
• Database Administration (Oracle and MSSQL)
• Application/Web servers (Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS)
• DevOps (Ansible, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools)
• Automation (Jenkins etc)
• Monitoring (Grafana etc)
• Windows Active Directory (Domain controllers' configuration, OUs definition, AD policies configuration, DNS, authentication…)

Develop and implement best practice guidelines for IT infrastructure systems – including:

• Security
• High Performance
• High Availability
• Disaster Recovery

Backups

• Server Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting of Software and Hardware issues
• Support, maintenance, patching, and upgrades of Server OS, databases, application/web servers etc.
• Support business continuity goals, including regular testing of DR strategies
• Provide off-hours support for production systems.

Desired qualifications for this role are as follows:

• Minimum 5 years of IT Systems Administration experience including:
  • 4 years of experience in Server Hardware and Storage installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • 4 years of experience administering Virtualization clusters.
  • 4 years of experience in Linux system administration.
  • 2 years of experience in Windows Server system administration.
  • 4 years of experience in Database administration.
  • 2 years of scripting experience (shell, python, etc.).
  • 2 years of experience with Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS.
  • 2 years of experience with enterprise backup systems.
• Experience interfacing effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• An innovative spirit: This is a challenging technical job that requires creativity in generation of ideas and unique solutions to technical problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be expected to participate in preparation of both Technical and End User oriented Documentation.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills and a good team player. You will work in Teams composed of colleagues of diverse skill-sets in addition to fellow System Administrators. Good synergy with your colleagues will therefore be critical to your success.
• Readiness to travel.
• University graduate in Computer Science/Engineering or related degree from a reputable university.
• Excellent academic performance. Only First Class or Second-Class Upper Division degree holders will be considered.