Manager, System and Cloud Administration-Internal/External
Shabelle Bank SCAbout This Role
This role is about leading the technical foundation of a growing financial institution, not just managing servers. As the Manager of System and Cloud Administration at Shabelle Bank, you will be the architect behind the bank’s digital backbone—guiding the shift from old-school on-premise hardware to modern, scalable cloud infrastructure. It’s a strategic, hands-on leadership position suited for someone who understands both the operational rigor of banking (like 99.9% uptime and disaster recovery) and the cost-efficiency of cloud spending (OPEX). If you thrive on balancing high-stakes reliability with forward-looking innovation, this is for you.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The job is looking for a hybrid professional—someone who speaks both legacy systems and cloud-native languages fluently. The emphasis on 5–8 years of experience suggests the bank wants a leader who has already navigated a migration or two, not just a theorist. The profile sought is a problem-solver who can design disaster recovery protocols that minimize risk, manage OPEX without sacrificing performance, and ensure every application runs securely. This isn’t a pure manager; it’s a technical lead who can also align infrastructure decisions with business growth.
How to Approach This Application
To stand out, you need to demonstrate a track record of successful hybrid environment management and cloud migration. Highlight specific examples where you improved system availability or reduced operational risks through robust disaster recovery planning. Emphasize your experience with OPEX budgeting and cost optimization in cloud services—this is a bank, so financial prudence matters. Finally, show that you understand the regulatory and security demands of the banking sector; a mention of compliance frameworks (like PCI DSS or NBE guidelines) would be a strong signal.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for an experienced IT infrastructure manager who has led cloud transitions in a regulated environment, likely in banking or finance. Competition will be moderate but targeted—candidates with both technical depth and strategic vision will have an edge.
Vacancy Details
Vacancy No: SB/HCM/009/26
Job Summary:
To lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Shabelle Bank’s hybrid IT environment by driving the strategic transition from on-premise hardware to scalable cloud solutions. This role aims to ensure 99.9% system availability, minimize operational risks through robust disaster recovery protocols, and align infrastructure spending with business growth through efficient OPEX management. By filling this critical role to provide expert oversight of Shabelle Bank’s core system and cloud infrastructure to ensure a secure, high-performance platform for all organizational applications.
Develop, implement, and oversee the computing management strategy to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of all systems within the Bank.
Manage the daily workload of the IT infrastructure team to prevent burnout and ensure task alignment with Shabelle Bank’s goals.
Oversee the integration and stability of on-premise servers and cloud-based resources.
Establish policies and procedures to govern system and cloud administration practices.
Lead the design and architecture of computing solutions, ensuring they align with business requirements and technical specifications.
Forecast future infrastructure needs to prevent performance bottlenecks before they impact the staff.
Design, implement, and regularly test automated backup and recovery solutions for all critical core systems.
Establish high-availability (HA) configurations to ensure 99.9% service uptime for Shabelle Bank’s essential applications.
Orchestrate the systematic patching of OS vulnerabilities across all Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows environments.
Orchestrate the systematic patching of OS vulnerabilities across all Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows environments.
Implement and audit security protocols, including SSL/TLS certificates, firewall rules (UFW/Security Groups), and encrypted storage.
Maintain a "Live" detailed inventory of all hardware assets, software licenses, and cloud deployments.
Qualification: Master’s Degree/ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
Experience with 6/8 years of Systems administration, respectively, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. Strong knowledge of Linux and Unix-based (Oracle Solaris, Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat) systems administration is mandatory. Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle LDOM, Nutanix) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Telecloud).
How To Apply
Applicants who meet the above requirements are required to submit their application letter and a short CV in PDF format not exceeding 3 pages, via the website www.ethiojobs.net.
Shabelle Bank reserves the right to cancel the advertised position at its discretion. Additionally, the Bank does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that hard copies or physical applications will not be accepted.
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