Vacancy-Linux Administrator Wanted At Mascom

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the design, deployment, installation, configuration and maintenance of LINUX-based and virtualized server systems and software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the operations and maintenance of Linux/Unix Servers, which include but not limited to Red Hat, ORACLE Enterprise Linux and Solaris.
• Provide Linux technical lead on projects in a highly heterogeneous environment.
• Provide capacity planning, performance monitoring, patch management and disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Coordinate service needs with Vendors and cross functional teams, through effective partnership, collaboration and communication.
• Provide 2nd Line support for end users, and administration teams.
• Quality Management.
• Safety, Health and Environment.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise
• Critical Thinking & Innovation
• Diagnostic Ability
• Results Focused & Commitment
• Organising & Coordinating
• Supervisory Team Leadership & Motivation
• Communications – Technical Service

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computers Science or equivalent.
• 3-5 years LINUX/UNIX Administrator Experience.
• Experience integrating, testing and managing complex virtualized environments.
• Experience with system hardening and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of Networking, infrastructure Services; DNS, DHCP and SAN storage concepts.
• Technical certifications such as ITIL and Prince 2 Practitioner will be an added advantage.

Closing date and application instructions

Closing date 23rd May 2017

If you meet the above requirements please send your cover letter, CV and certified copies of academic certificates to[email protected]

Kindly note that we do not accept hand delivered applications and will only get in contact with shortlisted candidates