Support local IT operations in Kenya, scale infrastructure, and ensure high availability and reliability. Collaborate with HQ team and drive change in emerging economies.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Eleving Group is an international fintech company specializing in vehicle and consumer finance, operating a multi-brand portfolio in 16 countries across 3 continents, with a 3600+ strong team. As pioneers in emerging economies, we’re driving change, encouraging financial inclusion and upward social mobility through innovative, easy-to-use financial products.
Strive for a way-way up with Eleving
We're looking for a Senior Systems Administrator based in Nairobi, Kenya (relocation required). You’ll support our local IT operations in Kenya and infrastructure delivery across the region, keeping performance and service consistent with group standards, working closely with our HQ team.
You’ll be a part of a purpose-led team shaping progress across Africa’s evolving markets. If making a real impact and working in diverse cultures excite you, this is your opportunity.
What you'll own:
- Day-to-day IT operations and infrastructure support in Kenya
- Scaling IT infrastructure to support fast growing team
- Ensure high availability and reliability of infrastructure services
- Keep local networks, servers, endpoints, and office site/tech working smoothly
- Handle troubleshooting for hardware, software, connectivity, and user issues
- Ensure backup and disaster recovery solutions across systems
- Coordinate installation, upgrades, and preventive maintenance for local systems
- Maintain local IT inventory, documentation, and follow group standards
- Work closely with Group IT to roll out regional projects, policies, and tooling
- Help standardize infrastructure, security practices, and service processes
- Monitor performance, risks, and improvement opportunities, escalating when needed
- Support regional budget planning and vendor management alongside regional management
- Provide regional reporting, visibility, and input into infrastructure roadmaps
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years in IT infrastructure / systems / network support roles
- Strong hands-on experience with office/site networks (LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, routing, switching)
- Windows and/or Linux admin skills; comfortable with endpoints and user support
- Experience supporting multi-site environments or regional operations
- Ability to work independently and take ownership end-to-end
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to process efficiency and performance improvements
- Great communication skills: you can talk to both non-technical users and technical peers
What we offer:
- Full relocation support
- Housing allowance and bi-annual flights back to home country
- Annual performance bonus and generous referral program
- Health insurance for you & your family
- The chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment
- Collaborative culture with autonomy to take initiative and lead improvements
Position is open to all nationals.