IT Specialist / System Administrator (Linux)

Theme Blog Studio; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology in Dubai, UAE is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to design, deploy and maintain Linux servers (Debian/Ubuntu) and related infrastructure for on-premise and customer environments.

You will manage Docker containers, monitor with Prometheus and Grafana, automate with Bash and Python, and provide remote and on-site support. Strong problem-solving and English communication are essential for effective collaboration with vendors and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of professional Linux system administration experience.
• Hands-on Linux with Debian/Ubuntu and strong command-line skills.
• TCP/IP networking, routing and firewall knowledge.
• Docker experience required; Kubernetes is an advantage.
• Monitoring/alerting with Prometheus, Grafana and Alertmanager preferred.
• Scripting and automation in Bash and Python.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently in internal and customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Linux servers.
• Deploy, configure and maintain ZENNER software platforms in on-premise and customer environments.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support for customer installations, including updates.
• Perform server maintenance, patches, backups, capacity management and security.
• Troubleshoot Linux, system and network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage TCP/IP networking, routing and firewall configurations.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker; Kubernetes experience is an advantage.
• Monitor infrastructure and applications using Prometheus, Grafana and Alertmanager.
• Develop scripts and automation using Bash and Python.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, system configurations and incident records.
• Work closely with internal teams, customers and external vendors to resolve issues and ensure system reliability.

Skills

Linux

Debian/Ubuntu

TCP/IP networking

Docker

Python

Bash scripting

Server troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Alertmanager

Job description

1. Administer, maintain and support Linux servers, preferably Debian-based distributions, using the command line.

2. Deploy, configure and maintain ZENNER software platforms in on-premise and customer environments.

3. Provide remote and on-site technical support for customer installations, including system updates, maintenance and troubleshooting.

4. Perform server maintenance, patching, backups, capacity management and system security.

5. Troubleshoot Linux, system and network issues and perform root cause analysis.

6. Manage TCP/IP networking, routing and firewall configurations.

7. Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker; Kubernetes experience is an advantage.

8. Monitor infrastructure and applications using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Alertmanager.

9. Develop scripts and automation using Bash and Python to improve system operations and efficiency.

10. Maintain clear technical documentation, system configurations and incident records.

11. Work closely with internal teams, customers and external vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure system reliability.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent technical qualification.

2. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Linux System Administration.

3. Strong hands-on experience with Linux, preferably Debian/Ubuntu.

4. Strong command-line administration and server troubleshooting skills.

5. Good knowledge of TCP/IP, networking, routing and firewalls.

6. Hands-on experience with Docker is required; Kubernetes is an advantage.

7. Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Grafana and Alertmanager is preferred.

8. Good scripting and automation skills in Bash and Python.

9. Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

10. Good written and spoken English.

11. Ability to work independently and support systems in both internal and customer environments.