Vacancy Announcement: Safaricom Ethiopia

Safaricom Ethiopia is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

1. Database Administrator

  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Educational Background: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience: At least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing busy database environments.
  • Required Skills: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL database administration, Linux/Unix and Windows Server Operating system, database performance tuning, troubleshooting skills, database migration, ILM techniques.
  • Desired Skills: Experience in Oracle RAC, Dataguard, RMAN, Engineered systems, EXADATA administration, Cloud Infrastructure knowledge (AWS, OCI, Azure).
  • Deadline: May 1, 2024

2. System Engineer

  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Educational Background: Graduate/Degree in computer science/Information Technology or Engineering.
  • Experience: 3+ years’ experience in Windows, Linux server, and Cloud Infrastructure environment administration.
  • Required Skills: Windows/Linux server administration, Cloud Infrastructure monitoring solutions, system administration techniques, backup operations, networking troubleshooting, IT management best practice frameworks (ITIL).
  • Desired Skills: Problem-solving skills, Cloud Infrastructure domain knowledge.
  • Deadline: May 1, 2024

3. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Educational Background: BSc Degree in Computer science, Computer Technology/ Electrical engineering.
  • Experience: 3+ years’ experience in Windows, Linux, and Cloud Infrastructure environment administration.
  • Required Skills: VMware Data Center Certifications, RHCSA, RHCE, Virtualization and Cloud platforms experience, Openstack, Container/PaaS orchestration/management platforms knowledge.
  • Desired Skills: Backup Strategies and BCP policies, Configuration Management (Chef, Ansible), Cloud integration models.
  • Deadline: May 1, 2024

4. Data Center and Campus Networks Engineer

  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Educational Background: Degree in Information Systems and Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience: Above 3 years’ experience in IT or Telecommunications environment, Data Center and Campus Networks planning, design, implementation, and support.
  • Required Skills: Arista and Cisco networks environments, Router/Switches/NG firewall configuration, IPsec Configuration, network design and implementation, telephony systems knowledge.
  • Desired Skills: CCNP or HCNA Network Certifications, Fortinet NSE training, Citrix Certified Associate training/certification.
  • Deadline: May 1, 2024

Application Instructions:

  • Interested candidates should update their candidate profile on the career portal and apply through the provided link.
  • Attach your resume.
  • The deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 5:00 pm.

Apply now to join Safaricom Ethiopia and contribute to its innovative and dynamic team!

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