Moodle System Administrator

At Uni Systems, we are working towards turning digital visions into reality. We are continuously growing and we are looking for a Moodle System Administrator to join our UniQue team. 

• Regularly update Moodle core, plugins, and themes to ensure security, compatibility, and functionality. Apply security patches promptly to both the Moodle platform and server components (OS, PHP, database). 
• Monitor server performance (CPU, memory, disk space) and resolve any performance or uptime issues. Keep the server environment (Linux Ubuntu, well-maintained. 

• Manage and optimize the Moodle database (MySQL8) for performance, including routine cleanups and index maintenance. Ensure that automatic backups of both database and files are functioning properly, and perform regular restore tests. 
• Tune Moodle settings (caching, PHP limits, web server configuration) to improve performance. Manage cron jobs to avoid overloading the system and ensure they run efficiently.
• Collaborate with ICTU in the implementation and maintenance of security measures, including SSL certificates, firewalls, and server access controls.
• Install, configure, and update third-party or custom plugins. Ensure compatibility with the Moodle version and troubleshoot any plugin-related issues. 
• In cooperation with ICTU, monitor and propose optimizations for the Moodle environment on cloud provider, including managing VMs, databases, and storage. Scale resources as needed to ensure performance, and manage disaster recovery services as per policies. 
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., shell scripts, cron jobs) to streamline system tasks such as backups, log rotations, or routine maintenance. 
• Monitor the system health, performance, and uptime using EUAA’s monitoring tools. Regularly review Moodle and server logs to detect and resolve issues proactively. 
• Ensure the integrity of backups by regularly testing restore procedures, in close collaboration with ICTU. 
• Manage the release process for Moodle updates and plugin changes using version control. Ensure that changes are documented and can be rolled back in case of issues. 
• Support and troubleshoot existing integrations with third-party tools (SSO, analytics systems/PBI). Handle API integration maintenance when required. 
• Manage and update technical documentation for Moodle deployment and maintenance, including installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Document server configurations and backup processes on Linux systems, and ensure accuracy by collaborating with IT and LMS teams.

What will you be bringing to the team?

• 3 years of higher education, Bachelor or equivalent and 3+ years of experience after higher education.
• Experience with Apache/Nginx, PHP, and MySQL including database performance tuning and maintenance.
• Moodle plugin management: Installing, updating, troubleshooting plugins, and ensuring compatibility with Moodle versions. 
• Moodle API and third-party integrations (to support and troubleshoot existing integrations, not necessarily developing new ones). 
• Linux server administration for maintaining the Moodle hosting environment.
• Moodle security: handling authentication and authorization, SSL certificates, firewalls, and system security audits.
• Moodle LMS maintenance, including upgrading, patching, and performance optimization.
• Server administration and databases, particularly PHP, MySQL. 
• Moodle system maintenance and administration. 
• Managing multi-tenant scalable Moodle architecture. 
• Cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc.) for managing virtual machines, web apps, scaling resources, and disaster recovery.
• Level of English (B2 or higher) is mandatory.

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