Linux System Administrator at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Posted 2 months ago - By Kenya Vacancies - Over 21 Potential Applicants

  • The World Agroforestry Centre, is an international institute headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and founded in 1978. The Centre specializes in the sustainable management, protection and regulation of tropical rainforest and natural reserves.

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    Linux System Administrator
    • Job TypeFull Time
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
    • Experience2 - 4 years
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldICT / Computer&nbsp

    Duties and responsibilities

    • Linux installations (server), upgrades, configuration, and management. 
    • Patch critical vulnerabilities. 
    • Server User management. 
    • Assist/collaborate in trouble shooting OS level software issues.
    • Assist in trouble shooting hardware.
    • Install, configure and manage Server management software like Prometheus and Grafana.
    • Take periodic application-level backups like databases (mysql, postgres) and data folders. 
    • Assist in CI/CD. 
    • Collaborate with ICT for network infrastructure.

    Requirements

    • BSc or MSc in computer science 
    • 2 to 4 years of experience managing Linux systems preferability as a Linux System administrator
    • Excellent knowledge of virtualization including Dockerization
    • Good knowledge of databases to backup and recovery planning.  
    • Ability to work in a team.

    Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) on www.cifor-icraf.org to apply

  • Apply Before: 21 February 2025
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