Server Maintenance Engineer

Role & responsibilities

1. Server Administration and Maintenance

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux and/or cloud-based server infrastructure
• Ensure the continuous operation of operational DSS and forecasting systems
• Manage server updates, patches, and security configurations

2. Infrastructure Monitoring and Optimization

• Monitor system performance, uptime, and resource utilization
• Identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks and system issues
• Optimize server performance for operational applications and databases

3. Deployment and DevOps Support

• Support deployment of applications, APIs, and services across development and production environments
• Assist in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes

1. Security and Access Management

• Implement and maintain server security measures and access controls
• Manage network security, SSL certificates, firewall rules, VPNs, and authentication mechanisms
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments

1. Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures
• Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms for critical systems
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities

1. Database and Storage Support

• Support maintenance and monitoring of operational databases
• Ensure secure and efficient storage management
• Optimize database connectivity and server-side performance

1. Troubleshooting and Technical Support

• Diagnose and resolve server, network, and infrastructure issues
• Provide technical support to developers, GIS experts, AI/ML teams, and operational users
• Maintain logs and incident reports for operational systems

1. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare infrastructure documentation, server inventories, and maintenance records
• Maintain configuration and deployment documentation
• Provide periodic system status and maintenance reports

1. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor in line with project needs and priorities.

Deliverables:

• Operational and secure server infrastructure
• High availability and optimized performance of DSS platforms
• Configured backup and disaster recovery mechanisms
• Automated deployment and monitoring systems
• Infrastructure documentation and maintenance logs
• Incident reports and system performance reports
• Server network report
• Periodic progress updates aligned with project timelines

Preferred candidate profile

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, System Administration, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in server administration, infrastructure maintenance, or DevOps/system engineering roles
• Experience managing Linux-based server environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, etc.)
• Experience with virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructure
• Familiarity with web servers (Nginx, Apache), application servers, and database servers
• Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and failover mechanisms
• Experience supporting operational systems with high uptime requirements

Technical Skills (Desirable):

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Proxmox)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSL/TLS configurations
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios
• Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automation
• Basic knowledge about networking (TCP/IP, Port forwarding)

Personal Qualities:

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in operational environments
• Attention to detail and system reliability
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively