Senior Cloud Infrastructure Planning Engineer At Safaricom Kenya – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldICT / Computer 

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager – Infrastructure & Capacity Planning the role holder will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our hybrid cloud infrastructure using automation tools. The ideal candidate will have experience with VMware, OpenShift, and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), as well as expertise in compute and storage solutions including Dell, CISCO,Huawei, UNITY, PowerMax, OceanStor, Dorado and SDN. Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible, Chef, and Terraform, alongside a strong background in Linux and open-source technologies.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation:

• Design, deploy, and manage hybrid cloud infrastructure environments.
• Implement solutions using VMware, OpenShift, and public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Integrate and manage compute resources from Dell, Huawei and CISCO.
• Deploy and maintain storage solutions including UNITY, PowerMax, OceanStor.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Utilize automation tools such as Ansible and Chef for configuration management and automation of cloud infrastructure tasks.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and other relevant tools.
• Automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources to improve efficiency and consistency.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and ensure high availability.
• Optimize cloud resources to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement and manage SDN solutions for network optimization.

Configuration & Management:

• Configure and manage virtualized environments and container orchestration platforms.
• Ensure proper configuration and management of storage systems.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and open-source technologies.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement security best practices for cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure architecture, configurations, and processes.
• Report on system performance, incidents, and resolutions.

Collaboration & Support:

• Collaborate with development, operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and support.
• Provide technical support and guidance for cloud infrastructure issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or a similar role.
• Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, or other related technologies.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, containerization, and cloud storage solutions.
• Proven experience with automation tools like Ansible, Chef, and Terraform.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com to apply.