Orange SA recruits a system administrator in CDI for its website Deux Plateaux Vallons, at Abidjan, in Ivory Coast. The publication of this offer bears the reference [Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally] and is dated October 20, 2026.
The position is part of a production environment where the availability and stability of systems are a central issue. The selected administrator is responsible for the installation, deployment and interconnection of the system infrastructures and IT equipment necessary for the activities of the Roaming Center (ROC). It installs, configures, administers and maintains the operating systems, servers and applications associated with this production environment.
On a daily basis, it ensures the availability, stability and proper functioning of the systems and technical platforms that support the services of the Roaming Center. It monitors system events, analyzes operating logs and provides traceability to detect anomalies and facilitate their resolution. It also monitors monitoring tools and uses alerts to anticipate incidents and limit service interruptions. It monitors the proper functioning of backup mechanisms, checks data availability and contributes to restore tests.
System security is an integral part of its responsibilities: it ensures the application of security measures, in particular with regard to access management, security updates and compliance with rules defined by the Directorate of the information system concerned. It plans and carries out maintenance operations, updates, release upgrades and decommissioning of servers in accordance with procedures and service continuity requirements. Finally, it keeps up to date the technical documentation of the systems, configurations and operating procedures.
As part of the maintenance and evolution of system infrastructures, it measures, analyzes and optimizes the performance of systems and servers to ensure their availability and operational efficiency. It diagnoses, treats and resolves system incidents, identifies their root causes and implements appropriate corrective and preventive actions. It tracks recurring incidents, obsolescence and vulnerabilities, and alerts affected parties to risks that may affect security or service continuity. He participates in problem management and continuous improvement actions aimed at strengthening the reliability and resilience of system infrastructures.
He takes care of the technical activities related to new systems projects, from the analysis of needs to the commissioning of solutions, and participates in the work of installation, configuration, parameterization and technical validation of new infrastructures and solutions. It contributes to the evolution of system environments, in particular virtualized infrastructures, depending on the technologies used within the ROC. He also ensures the technical deployment of applications developed by or for the ROC to other entities of the Group, in coordination with the IT project manager: commissioning, environment management (DEV/UAT/PROD), etc.
Candidate profile
The candidate must hold a Baccalaureate level diploma+4 or Bac+5 in IT, networks and telecommunications, or an equivalent field, and have at least two years of experience in the administration of Linux/Unix or Windows systems in a production environment. A first experience in a virtualized environment (VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes) or in a telecoms/roaming context would be highly appreciated.
In terms of knowledge, the position requires knowledge of environments and operating systems (Linux/Unix, Windows), virtualization technologies and tools (VMware, Red Hat EV, OpenStack, OpenShift, Kubernetes, etc.) as well as databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.). An ability to analyze and prevent events in IT environments is also expected.
The required know-how and qualities include responsiveness and availability, rigor and sense of organization, analytical and synthesis spirit, as well as a good relationship and team spirit. This position also requires a good level of English, both oral and written.
About Orange Services Group (GOS)
The Orange Services Group (GOS) is a pooling entity in the Africa and Middle East region, created in 2011 with the support and participation of Orange SA and Orange subsidiaries in West and Central Africa. The GOS aims to be the preferred recipient of shared service systems and platforms in the MEA area, the leading cloud service provider and partner for digital transformation, as well as the reference manager of centers of expertise in the MEA area.
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