About Roshan TDCA

Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan Ltd) is Afghanistan’s leading telecommunications provider, with coverage in over 230 cities and towns and approximately 3.5 million active subscribers. Roshan directly employs more than 1,100 people and provides indirect employment to more than 25,000 people. Since its inception six years ago, Roshan has invested approximately $430 million in Afghanistan and is the country’s single largest investor and tax payer. Roshan is deeply committed to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and socio-economic development. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a major shareholder of Roshan and promotes private initiatives and building economically sound enterprises in the developing world. Also owned in part by Monaco Telecom International (MTI) and TeliaSonera, Roshan brings international expertise to Afghanistan and is committed to the highest standards of network quality and coverage for the people of Afghanistan.

Job Description: Engineer, Linux and Unix

Job Summary

The Engineer, Linux and Unix is responsible for managing and maintaining enterprise Linux and Unix systems within the data center to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. This role involves providing reliable system administration, implementing automation, and ensuring high availability while supporting critical business operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Linux/Unix System Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux/Unix operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, Oracle Linux) for production and non-production environments.

2. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution

• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, virtualized platforms, and Linux/Unix servers, ensuring timely resolutions.

3. Virtualization and Containers

• Manage and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere, KVM) and container solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for application hosting.

4. Storage Management

• Administer and monitor storage environments, including Dell EMC PowerStore, Unity, and similar systems, ensuring data availability and performance.

5. Automation and Scripting

• Develop and maintain scripts and workflows for system management and task automation using Ansible, Bash, and Python.

6. Monitoring and Health Checks

• Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG, Zabbix, Nagios) to perform proactive system monitoring, identify bottlenecks, and recommend solutions.

7. Security Compliance

• Ensure compliance with security standards through system hardening, regular vulnerability assessments, patch management, and access controls.

8. Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Implement and maintain backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Dell EMC Networker) and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.

9. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports.

10. Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams (e.g., IT support, network, and application teams) and external vendors to address technical challenges and ensure seamless operations.

Job Requirements

Direct Reports and Interactions

• Reports to: Senior Manager, Data Center Operations

Frequent Interactions With

• Internal Stakeholders: IT Support, Network Teams, Security, Application Teams
• External Stakeholders: Technology Vendors (e.g., Dell-EMC, Oracle, Red Hat)

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in Linux/Unix system administration in a data center or enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Proxmox) and storage platforms (e.g., Dell EMC).
• Practical experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible) and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

Key Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities in Linux/Unix systems.
• Proficiency in system automation and scripting.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage and virtualization solutions.
• Familiarity with IT security practices and standards.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates may send their CVs to the following email address:

Email:  hr@roshan.af