INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

VACANCY ADVERT

INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIALIST

We invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the Infrastructure Specialist role within the IT Unit, in the Corporate Services department.

Reporting to the Manager IT, the Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible the strategic design, implementation, administration, optimization, and security of the organization’s ICT infrastructure to ensure high availability, resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency. The role provides technical leadership in enterprise infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services, disaster recovery, and business continuity while ensuring alignment between ICT services and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise ICT infrastructure, networks, servers, storage systems, and cloud services
• Ensure infrastructure availability, scalability, security, and operational resilience
• Manage disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions
• Lead infrastructure security initiatives including firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management
• Support ICT infrastructure projects, systems implementation, and digital transformation initiatives
• Monitor infrastructure performance, capacity, and service availability
• Manage ICT vendors, service providers, and infrastructure-related procurement processes
• Ensure compliance with ICT governance frameworks, security standards, and best practices
• Prepare infrastructure performance, risk, and compliance reports

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related field
• Professional certifications such as Project Management, Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert, Azure, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), ISO 27001, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or equivalent will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in ICT infrastructure administration, networking, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
• Proven experience in enterprise infrastructure, virtualization, cloud services, backup technologies, security infrastructure and disaster recovery
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset

Applications Procedure

Applications accompanied by detailed resumes and certified copies of academic certificates must be emailed to recruitment@fsra.co.sz by Wednesday, 27th May 2026 at 12 noon.

Closing date: 28th May 2026. Please state the position you are applying for on the subject line.

N.B Please note that applications received after the above date will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.