IT Support and Virtualization Engineer

Company Description

Azam Media Ltd is the number one satellite PAY TV operator in the East Africa region and number one production company. Azam TV has over 2 million customers in Tanzania and growing, and owns world-class studio and playout facilities in HD workflow.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for an IT Support and Virtualization Engineer with a focus on virtualization storage and AWS certification, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our internal and client-facing systems. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication skills, the ability to swiftly grasp and address a diverse range of technical issues, and the capacity to collaborate effectively within a focused team. Our engineering team emphasizes compliance-oriented methodologies, and we value attributes such as teamwork, composure under pressure, and adaptability.

Duties And Responsibility

• Virtualization within our datacenter environment, with a specific focus on virtualization storage.
• Tasks will encompass the establishment and maintenance of VMs hosts, oversight of the virtual infrastructure, and the provision of technical support.
• The engineer will be expected to possess fundamental system administration skills in both Windows and Linux environments. Proficiency in Oracle VirtualBox and Proxmox and other Type 1 and Type 2 Hypervisors will also be crucial for diverse virtualization environments.

ajiraQualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a data center or a comparable environment.
• Expertise in back-office solutions, IT architecture, and familiarity with cloud-based offerings.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Certification in virtualization storage.
• AWS certification.
• Proficiency in VMware ESXi and vSphere.
• Proficiency in Oracle Virtual Box and Proxmox.
• Proficient in the installation and configuration of physical servers.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing physical servers.
• Proficient in Hyper environments.
• Basic proficiency in Linux system administration.
• Basic proficiency in Windows system administration.
• Experience with PowerCLI.
• Experience with vCloud Director.
• Experience with vCNS or NSX.
• Experience with MS SQL.
• Basic IT certifications.
• Ability to work with people of all backgrounds
• Keen attention to detail
• Team player
• Good communication skills both oral and written – English and Swahili
• Strong interpersonal skills

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to recruitment@azam-media.com. Please include " IT Support and Virtualization Engineer Application" in the subject line. The application deadline is 26th, February,2024