Senior System Admin

About the role

A career opportunity is available for a Senior System Admin to work on an infrastructure project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Linux servers, ensuring stability, performance, and regular updates
• Manage Kubernetes and OpenShift environments, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring
• Manage cloud infrastructure on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for infrastructure automation
• Manage Microsoft technologies such as Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Exchange Server
• Administer MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server databases
• Perform system updates and patch management using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot technical issues
• Manage VMware and Hyper‑V virtualisation environments
• Handle networking technologies including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and VLANs
• Oversee SAN and NAS storage, backup, and disaster‑recovery solutions
• Utilise monitoring tools such as OpManager, Nagios, Zabbix, and SolarWinds
• Develop Shell scripts and automation solutions

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience in Windows Server and/or Linux/Unix administration
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts
• Experience with VMware and Hyper‑V
• Experience in cloud infrastructure management
• Experience in database administration
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Required skills

• Linux
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Azure
• Microsoft 365
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Exchange Server
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus
• OpManager
• Nagios
• Zabbix
• SolarWinds
• Shell scripting
• VMware
• Hyper‑V
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• DHCP
• VPN
• VLAN
• SAN
• NAS
• Backup
• Disaster recovery