System Administrator: IT Datacentre Operations

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Role Purpose
The System Administrator: IT Datacentre Specialist is responsible for the efficient management, administration, and optimization of datacentre infrastructure and systems. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance of critical IT environments including private cloud, IoT, and big data platforms.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)
•Systems Deployment & Automation:
Configure, deploy, and maintain IT systems while leveraging automation and best practices to improve efficiency and support evolving technologies.
•Systems Maintenance & Monitoring:
Ensure high availability and optimal performance of datacentre infrastructure through continuous monitoring and regular maintenance.
•Systems Security & Compliance:
Safeguard systems by enforcing security standards, applying updates and patches, and addressing vulnerabilities identified through audits and testing.
•Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery:
Manage backups and implement disaster recovery strategies to ensure system resilience and rapid restoration of services.
•End User & Operational Support:
Provide technical support, collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, and conduct root cause analysis to resolve critical system issues.

Core Competencies & Experience
•Systems Administration and IT Infrastructure Management
•TCP/IP Network Administration
•Systems Monitoring and Performance Analysis
•Server Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux)
•IT Service Management Processes
•Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
•Information Security and Compliance
•Load Balancers (e.g., F5)
•Basic knowledge of telecommunications and power systems

Qualifications & Technical Requirements
•Minimum of 2 years’ experience in IT infrastructure and systems administration
•Data canter operations
•Centralized storage solutions (e.g., NetApp)
•Virtualization platforms (VMware) and cloud technologies (Private/Public Cloud, Containerization, Red Hat OpenShift)
•Relational databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, MariaDB)
•Operating systems (Windows Server 2016+, Red Hat Linux, UNIX)
•Hardware platforms (HP, Dell, Oracle Sun)
•Load balancing technologies (F5)
•Backup solutions (Commvault, Oracle ZFS, Networker)
•Basic knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure and power systems

Key Attributes
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•High attention to detail and commitment to quality
•Ability to work under pressure and manage critical systems
•Proactive approach to learning and innovation
•Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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