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Are you looking for IT jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Systems Administrator job at Gulf African Bank
Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
About the Organisation
Gulf African Bank is Kenya’s premier fully Shari’ah-compliant bank, providing a range of financial services grounded in Islamic finance principles. It is committed to excellence, innovation, and financial inclusivity, supporting both individual and corporate clients in achieving their goals.
Job Title
Senior Systems Administrator job at Gulf African Bank
Gulf African Bank
Job Description
This position requires an experienced IT professional with deep expertise in system administration across Windows and Linux platforms. The role involves overseeing virtualization infrastructure, data center health, disaster recovery protocols, and IT security compliance. The administrator will support performance optimization through scripting and automation, and work closely with internal teams on project execution and system upgrades. This is a key technical leadership role within the bank’s IT department.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Maintain and monitor Windows and Linux server environments.
Ensure high availability and performance of critical systems and applications.
Implement system patches and upgrades.
Manage virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V), storage (SAN/NAS), and backup systems (e.g., Veeam).
Administer DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, M365, G-Suite, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
Oversee datacenter infrastructure (power, cooling, environment).
Enforce system hardening and compliance with security standards.
Manage user access controls, encryption, endpoint firewall, and incident response.
Monitor and optimize server performance and resource usage.
Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.).
Collaborate with other IT teams for project planning and implementation.
Support disaster recovery and test backup/restoration procedures.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics.
At least 5 years’ experience in systems administration (Windows and Linux).
Proven experience managing mission-critical environments in the banking or financial services sector.
Strong technical skills in virtualization, storage, backups, scripting, and security.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.
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