Mobicash Limited, a company that provides a universal payment platform with operations in several African countries is seeking personnel. Mobicash is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified and interested candidates should send their CV to recruitment@mobicashonline.com. Systems/Network Administrator This individual will maintain and support a virtualized environment consisting of roughly 8 Linux Servers. Duties will include software installs, fixes, diagnosis, systems backups and restores. There will be some networking duties, so any Cisco networking background would be a plus. To be qualified for this position, candidate should have a minimum of 3 years hands on experience. Candidates must have at Least 3 years of Linux (Debian, Ubuntu etc), and desktop experience and knowledge of Cisco Routers and/or switches. Experience with MySQL database, and firewall experience a plus. Required Skills for UNIX/Windows Systems Administrator Job: • DEBIAN LINUX and/or UBUNTU Essential Job Functions • You will be responsible for validating the appropriate use of virtualization (VServer) in an enterprise environment and for Vserver configuration and administration. • You will be responsible for performing troubleshooting and patching with Linux OS's, installing and upgrading Linux OS's; implement and maintain security • Coordinates with internal/partner management to formulate complex technical solutions. Informs internal/partner management of appropriate developments in technical support products • Evaluates products and upgrades for appropriateness. Oversees and implements system upgrade strategies. • Coordinates activities with other technical personnel as appropriate. • Develops strategies to manage the frequency of appropriate support package/patch application. Monitors database maintenance and provides appropriate recommendations, when required. • Coordinates with business development personnel on proposals and work estimates involving highly complex system administration projects and solutions. Qualifications Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Three or more years of technical experience in a production environment Other Qualifications • Virutalization Concepts - Ability to validate appropriate use of virtualization tools in an enterprise environment. • Virtualization Config & Admin - Ability to design, configure, install, monitor, and maintain virtualized infrastructure and hosted servers. • Demonstrated understanding of RAID Direct Attached Storage. • TCP/IP - Demonstrated ability to use TCP/IP in a routed, enterprise environment. • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills coupled with a strong interest in Systems and Network management • Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and patching with Linux OS's. • Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and patching with Linux OS's. • Demonstrated ability to install and upgrade Linux OS's. • Demonstrated ability to perform performance tuning and capacity planning with Linux and virtualization. • Linux Concepts - Ability to manage heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Linux environments, and to work with tools that cross both environments. • Minimum of three years experience with Linux Operating Systems. • Minimum of 2 years experience supporting Vserver and related virtualization technologies • Experience working in a heterogeneous environment with mixtures of Windows, Unix and Linux a plus • Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel • Strong communication skills • Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills • Good ability to lead and work as part of a team