System Administrator

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled System Administrator to enhance their server management and infrastructure deployment. This role involves collaborating with development teams, ensuring optimal server performance, and implementing cloud solutions. You will be responsible for daily maintenance, backups, and disaster recovery strategies while researching emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in server and storage technologies with experience in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with installation, operation, and troubleshooting of Windows/Linux servers.
• Knowledge in building and maintaining systems like Exchange and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and deployment of system hardware architecture.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and management of existing servers.
• Collaborate with development teams to set up environments and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Server Management

Cloud Systems

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Network Security

System Maintenance

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Azure Administrator

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Tools

VMware vSphere

Exchange

Active Directory

Jira

Azure

GCP

AWS

Job description

System Hardware Architecture & Infrastructure Deployment:

• Assist in the implementation and deployment of system hardware architecture including servers and associated equipment.
  
• Help design and plan the infrastructure based on operational needs ensuring scalability efficiency and security.
  

Daily Maintenance of Servers:

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and management of existing servers ensuring continuous and smooth operation.
  
• Regularly assess server health apply necessary patches and perform proactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
  

Collaboration with Development and Testing Teams:

• Work closely with developers and testers to set up environments configure parameters and debug business processes.
  
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues ensuring proper system behaviour in a collaborative environment.
  

Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Regularly organize and perform backups of servers ensuring all data is properly secured and that recovery processes are in place for disaster recovery.
  

Research and Technical Solutions:

• Continuously research emerging technologies related to operations and maintenance proposing technical solutions to meet evolving system requirements.
  
• Assist in developing and implementing operational and maintenance strategies including preventive measures to ensure system stability.
  

Automation and Optimization:

• Contribute to the development of automation solutions for operational processes ensuring improved efficiency in server management and maintenance tasks.
  

Support for System Integration & Upgrades:

• Support integration efforts handle system upgrades and maintain configurations for core systems ensuring minimal disruption during these processes.
  
• Assist in system upgrades and applying new patches including Exchange Active Directory Jira etc.
  

Requirements

Server & Storage Knowledge:

• Proficiency in server and storage technologies with significant experience in the operation and maintenance of servers in large and mediumsized enterprises.
  
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot service failures and build new environments to meet business needs.
  

Server Installation & Configuration:

• Familiarity with installation operation configuration and troubleshooting of various server versions (Windows/Linux).
  

Cloud Systems Expertise:

• Proficiency in cloud systems including Azure GCP and AWS for system deployment scaling and management.
  

Windows/Linux Server Management:

• Strong experience in the installation operation and maintenance of Windows and Linux servers with an understanding of network security and related server configurations.
  

Scripting Skills:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python for automating tasks and streamlining server management.
  

System Construction & Maintenance:

• Knowledge in building maintaining and upgrading systems such as Exchange Active Directory Jira and other enterprise systems.
  

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Administrator or Certified Kubernetes Administrator.
  

VMware vSphere Experience:

• Familiarity with VMware vSphererelated maintenance technologies for managing virtualized environments and virtual machines.