System Administrator

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled System Administrator to manage server operations and cloud deployments. Responsibilities include daily maintenance, collaborating with development teams, and ensuring system security and efficiency. Ideal candidates possess strong expertise in server management, proficiency in cloud services like AWS and Azure, and scripting skills for automation. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative IT solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in server and storage technologies with experience in large and medium enterprises.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot service failures.
• Familiar with installation and configuration of Windows and Linux servers.
• Proficiency in cloud systems for deployment and management.
• Strong background in scripting for task automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation and deployment of system hardware architecture.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and management of existing servers.
• Work closely with developers and testers to set up environments.
• Regularly organize and perform backups of servers.
• Continuously research emerging technologies related to operations.

Skills

Server and storage technologies

Cloud systems (Azure, GCP, AWS)

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Windows/Linux server management

Education

Relevant certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Exchange

Active Directory

Jira

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.