About this role
System Engineer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field ICT / Computer
Key Responsibilities
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Install, rack, cable, troubleshoot, replace, audit, and decommission enterprise server and storage hardware.
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Administer enterprise storage and SAN environments. including LUN provisioning, snapshots, replication. performance tuning, capacity planning, zoning, switch maintenance, and firmware updates.
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Manage VMware vSphere and Oracle VM environments: VM deployment, resource allocation, templates, HA/DRS clusters, P2V migrations, patching, and upgrades.
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Administer and secure RHEL. Oracle Linux, and Oracle Solaris systems: perform installation, configuration, tuning. troubleshooting, and hardening to CIS, DISA STIG, and internal security standards.
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Plan and execute OS, hypervisor, and firmware patching in accordance with approved change procedures, including validation and compliance reporting.
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Monitor infrastructure health, alerts, capacity, and performance, complete preventive maintenance, environmental checks, firmware reviews, and restoration tests for VoIP and UPS systems.
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Validate and troubleshoot backups using platforms such as Commvault and Veeam.
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Provide Tier 2/3 support for server, storage, and operating-system incidents; collaborate with onsite teams. Service Desk, and Network teams; participate in a 24×7 on-call rotation.
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Maintain runbooks, system diagrams, physical layouts. ITSM records, and weekly system-health reports.
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Authority & Accountability
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Executes approved standard procedures and emergency changes needed to restore critical services, with prompt notification and post-incident documentation. Recommends infrastructure, capacity, and process improvements; non-emergency changes require CAB approval.
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Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
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At least 5 years of hands-on enterprise infrastructure experience.
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Strong expertise in RHEL 7/8/9. Oracle Linux, Solaris 11.4. VMware vSphere, enterprise storage, SAN zoning. data-center hardware troubleshooting, TCP/IP, infrastructure security, and Bash, Python, or PowerShell automation.
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Preferred Qualifications
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RHCE, VCP-DCV, CompTIA Server+, or relevant vendor certifications.
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Experience with Solaris 10/11, Oracle VM, Ansible. Terraform, and regulated financial-services environments.
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Application Closing Date: 15th October 2026.