Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Limited Liability Company) is Afghanistan’s leading total communications provider, covering all 34 provinces with approximately 6 million active subscribers and a deep commitment to the country’s reconstruction and development. Roshan is a true Afghanistan success story, actively contributing to the country’s long-term development with more than $750 million invested in Afghanistan to date. We directly employ around 900 people – 99% Afghan nationals and 15% women – and provide indirect employment to around 45,000 people. This telecommunication network is a true Afghanistan success story, actively contributing to the country’s long-term development with more than $700 million invested in Afghanistan to date. We directly employ around 900 people – 99% Afghan nationals and 15% women – and provide indirect employment to around 45,000 people.

Job Summary

• User technical support & handle technical escalations from Level 1, Level 2 support teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in Linux-Unix environments running on diverse hardware and technologies, ensuring resolution to completion.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect Linux systems from unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery procedures to minimize data loss and maintain business continuity.
• Automate system administrative tasks using scripting languages such as Bash or Python to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls to ensure proper system security and data integrity.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software upgrades to improve system performance and scalability.
• Proficient in Linux command-line interface (CLI) and shell scripting.
• Performing Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AIX, Sun Solaris, Windows, SUSE Linux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux Operating Systems & software installations, upgrades, migrations, backup, and recovery.
• Manges the routine servers, storage, and other system administration equipment’s health check and management of critical spare parts for critical servers and performing the faulty part replacement.
• Possess extensive experience with Sun Servers, including entry-level, mid-range, and high-end systems like IBM Power, Oracle Sparc M8-8 Enterprise systems, Lenovo, HP and Dell Chassis.
• Possess extensive experience with backup software i.e Veeam Backup & Replication and EMC Networker backup application.
• Strong Knowledge of storage technologies, such as RAID, SAN, and NAS.
• Executes SAN Fabric zoning for new servers and storage devices & Plan changes / install to Storage, Logical Disk, Raid, and LUN Configuration & Installation and Configuration of new Storage..

The Senior Engineer, Linux/Unix will have responsibilities that include:

• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as High Availability (HA), VMware ESXi vCenter & Oracle VM Manager (OVMM Server), Proxmox Virtual Environment, Microsoft Hyper V, Virtual Distributed Switch.
• Demonstrate proficiency in LVM, scripting/shell scripting, and possess a strong understanding of troubleshooting and server management.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and experience in implementing security measures on Linux systems.
• Responsible to asset data center inventory management and integration of new technologies into the company environment.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and stay updated with industry trends and advancements in Linux administration.
• Generate weekly and monthly status reports on projects.
• Provide 24/7 support for critical situations and handle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide a competitive advantage

Job Requirment

•   Proven experience with open-source virtualization technologies like Proxmox Virtual Environment, KVM, OVS/OVMM and ESXi.
• Ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines and virtualized environments.
• Knowledge of best practices for virtualized infrastructure design and implementation.
• Automation and Configuration Management:
• Strong understanding of automation tools and methodologies, such as Ansible.
• Experience in developing and implementing automation scripts for system administration tasks.
• Ability to integrate automation tools with configuration management systems.
• Security:
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
• Communication and Teamwork:
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical issues.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with other engineers and IT professionals.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology.
• Proven work experience as a Linux Administrator or a similar role.
• Industry certifications, such as Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), are highly desired.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like PRTG, Nagios and Zabbix is a plus.
• EXPERINCES
• 5 to 6 years of overall experience in IT services and systems management including servers & storages management.
• 3 to 2 years of experience in the administration of SUN-UNIX systems using SUN Machines and REHL Environment.
• Experience with Dell SC9000, Dell PowerStore, HP and Lenovo storages and Oracle Sparc M8-8 systems, Lenovo and Dell Chassis.

Submission Guideline

APPLY

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

hr@roshan.af

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