Overall responsible for the Management of Unix & Linux distribution servers and services on them across Vodafone Ghana Estate.

• Effectively manage the installation / commissioning, configuration of hardware and software components of the Unix & Linux Servers (physical & virtual machines) in the data centre
• Maintain and ensure adherence to effective policies and best practices per the cyber security baseline requirements for Unix & Linux servers
• Maintain all IT Unix & Linux infrastructure with automated, system management capabilities (including monitoring of critical systems), with ability to proactively identify potential system failures before they materialize as well as provide Level 2/3 technical support for systems and application running on them.
• Protect Vodafone Ghana’s IT systems from both internal and external sources of usage ( and assess) that could potentially lead to damage to IT investments, service denial or interruption, theft of company data assets and any malicious activity against normal operation of the business.
• Ensure high availability (24 by 7) and performance (against SLA) of all Linux and Unix servers, to provide dependable, highly secure, real-time access systems and make recommendation for future hardware and software upgrades

Core Competencies

Technical And Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Seven or more years of Unix & Linux System Administration, 2 of which have in a technical management capacity
• 6+ years’ experience with Unix/Linux and support
• 5-7 years’ experience with Unix/Linux system management and monitoring

Skills

Monitor and Diagnose

Incident Response

Dev Ops

Security

Software Engineering

Automation and Robotics

Cloud

Data Analytics and Insights