OpenShift Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: OpenShift Engineer /Infrastructure Engineer

Location : Nairobi

Job type : Full Time

The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's infrastructure, including storage solutions, server hardware, bare metal deployments, SAN switches, and container platforms like OpenShift or Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a proven track record in managing and troubleshooting complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Storage Management:
Design, implement, and manage storage solutions (SAN, NAS, etc.), including storage allocation, provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Experience with specific storage arrays (e.g., Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE) is a plus.

Server Infrastructure:
Manage and maintain server hardware, including physical servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), and bare metal deployments.

Bare Metal Expertise:
Experience with bare metal server deployment, configuration, and management, including understanding of hardware components and their interaction.

SAN Switch Management:
Configure and manage SAN switches (Brocade, Cisco MDS), including zoning, fabric management, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.

Containerization (OpenShift/Kubernetes):
Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift or Kubernetes clusters, including application deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.

Infrastructure Automation:
Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure management tasks.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
Monitor infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.

Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues, collaborating with other teams as needed.

Documentation:
Create and maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Security:
Implement and maintain security best practices for infrastructure components.

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, etc.)
Proficiency in server hardware and virtualization platforms.
Experience with bare metal server deployments and management.
Knowledge of SAN switches and fabric management.
Experience with containerization platforms like OpenShift or Kubernetes.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with specific storage array vendors (Dell EMC, NetApp, HPE).
Experience with specific server vendors (e.g., Dell, HP, Supermicro).
Experience with specific SAN switch vendors (Brocade, Cisco MDS).
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, VCP, MCSE).