Linux System Administrator

Description

🚀 We’re Hiring: Linux System Administrator
📍 Westlands, Nairobi (On-site)

Our client – a US-based Nonprofit Foundation with offices in Nairobi – has recently launched the world’s first free and open-source Digital Public Infrastructure for Education (DPI-Ed).

They’re now looking for a highly skilled Linux System Administrator to join their mission of building resilient digital infrastructure for education.

💼 What You’ll Do:
🔹 Administer & secure Linux servers
🔹 Monitor performance, backups & uptime
🔹 Manage cloud infrastructure (VMs, scaling, security)
🔹 Automate tasks & support CI/CD deployments
🔹 Handle system errors, incidents & threats

🎓 What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Degree in Computer Science / IT (or related)
✔️ 5+ years in Linux server management
✔️ Strong command-line, shell scripting & package management skills
✔️ Familiarity with Ministries in ICT, Telecom, or Digital Economy
✨ Bonus: UPS, solar, Puppet/Nagios, or nonprofit/public infrastructure experience

📧 How to Apply:
Send your CV + motivation letter to 👉 recruit@platinumadvisory.co.ke
🔗 Full JD: https://lnkd.in/dsS4bQUQ
⏳ Deadline: 7th September 2025