Reference number: 202516
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Download PDF:
CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
Linux System Administrator
Overview
Spatial Data Science & Applied Learning Lab (SPACIAL), CIFOR-ICRAF, would like to hire a dedicated Linux System Administrator to manage ICT infrastructure (Linux servers, Hosted services, CICD pipelines). Following is a summary of responsibilities.
Duties and responsibilities
span id="spandesc">
- 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.
Education, knowledge and experience
•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.
Terms and conditions
•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
Application process
The application deadline is 24 Feb 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.
