{"id":869772,"date":"2026-03-04T17:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=869772"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:04:25","slug":"869772-ixafrica-data-centre-it-intern-data-centre-operations-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/869772-ixafrica-data-centre-it-intern-data-centre-operations-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"IT Intern \u2014 Data Centre Operations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to be a part of building the internet backbone of East Africa?<\/strong> Apply now for iXAfrica's 6-month paid IT Internship in Data Centre Operations! Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like Python, Kubernetes, and open-source security tools in our AI-ready, hyper-scale Nairobi data centre.<\/p>\n

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iXAfrica provides world-class and highly resilient Data Centre infrastructure to create a vital part of the internet backbone of East Africa. iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi, is East Africas\u2019s leading AI-ready, Hyper-scale, Carrier-neutral facility & the latest digital habitat for Sovereign cloud, colocation, and connectivity.<\/p>\n

IT Intern \u2014 Data Centre Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n

6-month Paid Internship<\/p>\n

Location<\/strong>: On-site, Nairobi (iXAfrica Data Centre \u2013 NBOX1)<\/p>\n

ROLE OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are seeking a technically driven IT Intern to support data centre operations with a strong emphasis on automation, systems development, open-source tooling, and cybersecurity. This is a hands-on role designed to provide real-world exposure to enterprise infrastructure environments.<\/p>\n

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/h4>\n
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  • Assist in the development and maintenance of automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Ansible to streamline data centre operations<\/li>\n
  • Deploy, configure, and manage open-source infrastructure tools including Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, and Netdata for monitoring and provisioning<\/li>\n
  • Support the implementation of CI\/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and GitLab CI for system and application deployments<\/li>\n
  • Participate in server lifecycle management \u2014 provisioning, patching, decommissioning \u2014 across bare-metal and virtualised environments (KVM, Proxmox)<\/li>\n
  • Contribute to containerisation and orchestration initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes<\/li>\n
  • Assist with log aggregation and analysis using ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or equivalent open-source solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Support vulnerability scanning and remediation activities using open-source tools such as OpenVAS, Nmap, and Trivy<\/li>\n
    • Assist in the monitoring of SIEM dashboards (Wazuh \/ Security Onion) for anomaly detection and incident triage<\/li>\n
    • Apply CIS Benchmark hardening guidelines to Linux servers (Ubuntu \/ CentOS \/ Rocky Linux)<\/li>\n
    • Participate in access control reviews \u2014 enforcing least-privilege principles across user, service, and API accounts<\/li>\n
    • Document and report security incidents in accordance with established SOPs and escalation procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS<\/h4>\n
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      • Proficiency in Linux command line (Bash \/ Zsh); comfortable navigating and administering server environments<\/li>\n
      • Working knowledge of at least one scripting\/programming language \u2014 Python strongly preferred<\/li>\n
      • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows (branching, pull requests, code review)<\/li>\n
      • Understanding of TCP\/IP networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, subnetting, routing protocols<\/li>\n
      • Basic knowledge of virtualisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox, or equivalent)<\/li>\n
      • Android application development experience using Kotlin or Java, with knowledge of Android Studio, Jetpack libraries, and the Android SDK<\/li>\n
      • Familiarity with RESTful API integration, JSON parsing, and connecting mobile applications to backend or data centre services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS & PLATFORMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Netdata, Zabbix<\/li>\n
        • Automation & IaC: Ansible, Terraform, Puppet<\/li>\n
        • Containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes (K3s \/ K8s), Helm<\/li>\n
        • CI\/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Drone CI<\/li>\n
        • Security: Wazuh, OpenVAS, Nmap, Fail2Ban, Suricata<\/li>\n
        • Logging: ELK Stack, Graylog, Loki + Promtail<\/li>\n
        • OS Platforms: Ubuntu Server, Rocky Linux, Debian, Alpine Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION<\/h4>\n
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          • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field<\/li>\n
          • Demonstrable interest in infrastructure, automation, cybersecurity, and\/or mobile development through coursework, personal projects, or CTF participation<\/li>\n
          • Active GitHub account with publicly visible repositories showcasing personal or academic projects \u2014 this is mandatory for application consideration<\/li>\n
          • Hands-on experience with Android app development (Kotlin preferred); ability to build, test, and deploy functional Android applications<\/li>\n
          • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced technical environment<\/li>\n
          • Excellent written and verbal communication skills \u2014 ability to document technical processes clearly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":869791,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"
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            • Submit a CV alongside a link to your active GitHub account \u2014 applications without a GitHub profile will not be considered<\/li>\r\n\t
            • Your GitHub profile must include a minimum of two (2) original projects with clear README documentation, commit history, and project descriptions<\/li>\r\n\t
            • For each showcased project, provide a direct link and a brief written summary (2\u20134 sentences) describing: the problem solved, technologies used, and your specific contribution<\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t
            • Android development projects must be included in your GitHub portfolio; links to published apps on the Google Play Store or APK demo links are strongly encouraged<\/li>\r\n\t
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            • Applications submitted without verifiable project links and a GitHub profile will not progress to the interview stage<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n
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              Prior professional experience is not required, curiosity, initiative, and a passion for open-source technology are what matter most. Applications submitted without verifiable project links and a GitHub profile will not progress to the interview stage.<\/p>\r\n

              Eligible candidates to email their CV\u00a0by 10th March 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

              \u26d4 Candidates without requisite qualifications should not apply and only candidates who meet the threshold will be contacted.<\/strong><\/p>"},"job_listing_region":[209],"job-categories":[632,37],"job-types":[6],"class_list":{"0":"post-869772","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","6":"job_listing_region-nairobi","7":"job_listing_category-it-or-computer-science","8":"job_listing_category-software-engineering","9":"job_listing_type-internship","11":"job-type-internship"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/869772","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/869791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=869772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=869772"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=869772"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=869772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}