Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Job – 2 Posts
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience6 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer
Job Description
As a Data Center Engineer, you will report to the Technical Manager (System Infrastructure) and oversee cloud infrastructure, data center security, and power management. You will ensure compliance with data center standards, implement backup solutions, and troubleshoot system issues.
Your role includes maintaining system documentation, coordinating with vendors, and monitoring network infrastructure. Strong problem-solving and project management skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of health cloud;
- Ensure health cloud is implemented with high availability and disaster recovery in accordance with best practices with redundant power systems, including UPS and generators;
- Monitor and oversee all cooling systems performance and maintenance;
- Manage physical security systems and access controls;
- Ensure compliance with data center standards and best practices;
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on project data center equipment;
- Monitor system performance and environmental conditions;
- Execute change management procedures;
- Respond to and resolve infrastructure incidents;
- Maintain cloud and data center documentation of procedures and configurations;
- Ensure 99.999% uptime for critical systems in the data center;
- Implement and maintain disaster recovery procedures;
- Coordinate with vendors for maintenance and repairs;
- Provide technical support for data center operations;
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response;
Required qualifications, Skills and Experience
- At least six (6) years relevant work experience in data center operations;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Telecommunications); or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Technical certifications in data center operations (CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent)
- Experience with telecommunications infrastructure;
- Knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ISO/IEC 27001);
- Understanding of power distribution systems;
- Knowledge of precision cooling systems;
- Familiarity with BMS (Building Management Systems);
- Network infrastructure expertise;
- Server hardware knowledge;
- Understanding of virtualization technologies;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Good project management skills;
- Team collaboration capabilities;
Method of Application
Background and Context
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is the Government body whose key mandate is to build a progressive, responsive and sustainable healthcare system for accelerated attainment of the highest standard of health to all Kenyans as enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
The Ministry is undertaking an elaborate process to digitize its health ecosystem; a key enabler towards realization of Universal Health Coverage; through the Digital Health Agency (DHA), a body established under Part II of the Digital Health Act of 2023; with the mandate to develop, operationalize and maintain a secure, compressive and integrated health system through management of the core digital health systems and infrastructure.
The State Department for Medical Services has entered into an agreement with Safaricom Consortium for Provision of Healthcare Information Technology Digitalization for Universal Healthcare Project and has set up a Project Management Office to oversee the implementation of the project.
The Project seeks to recruit qualified and competent persons to fill vacant positions in the Project Management Office on a two-year contract (renewable) as shown below.
Please Note:
- Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The State Department for Medical Services is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, people with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- Serving officers shall be required to produce the original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during the interview.
Interested and qualified? Go to Ministry of Health on kenvip-home.jkuat.ac.ke to apply