Systems Administrator – UNIX & Storage (Linux) | Banking Sector | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Talent Arabia (Hiring for a Banking Client); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Arabia (Hiring for a Banking Client) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Systems Administrator specializing in UNIX, Linux, and Enterprise Storage. You'll manage mission-critical banking systems, automate tasks, ensure security hardening, and support DR plans.

The role requires 5–10 years of UNIX/Linux administration in a banking environment, with SAN/NAS and LVM experience. Travel is unlikely; UAE-based work permit expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of UNIX/Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience mandatory.
• Strong Linux administration in enterprise production environments.
• Hands-on storage management with SAN/NAS and LVM; backup/recovery.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX/Linux server environments supporting banking operations.
• Manage server partitions, file systems, LVM and storage resources.
• Administer and support SAN/NAS storage environments.
• Monitor system health, capacity, and performance; tune where needed.
• Implement security hardening and compliance controls.
• Manage backup, restoration and disaster recovery processes.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot OS, storage and infrastructure issues.
• Document procedures, SOPs, and runbooks.
• Provide incident support and collaborate with IT teams.

Skills

UNIX/Linux administration

Banking domain knowledge

Shell scripting

Automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security hardening

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related

Tools

VMware

LVM

SAN/NAS storage

Job description

Job Title

Systems Administrator – UNIX & Storage (Linux) | Banking Sector | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Recruiting Company

Talent Arabia (Hiring for a Banking Client)

Job Location

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Type

Full-Time

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Banking Domain Experience Mandatory
• Experience Required: 5–10 Years
• UNIX/Linux Infrastructure & Storage Administration Role
• Immediate Hiring Requirement

Position Summary

A leading banking client in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator specializing in UNIX, Linux, and Enterprise Storage environments. This role is ideal for infrastructure professionals with strong experience managing mission-critical banking systems, enterprise storage solutions, server administration, automation, disaster recovery, and operational support.

Detailed Job Description

As a Systems Administrator – UNIX & Storage (Linux), you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing enterprise UNIX/Linux environments supporting critical banking applications and services. You will oversee server administration, storage management, system performance, backup and recovery processes, security hardening, and operational automation initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure, application, database, network, and security teams to ensure high availability, reliability, and compliance across banking technology environments. This role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, technical documentation skills, and expertise in enterprise storage platforms and Linux administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UNIX/Linux server environments supporting banking operations.
• Manage server partitions, file systems, Logical Volume Manager (LVM), and storage resources.
• Administer and support enterprise Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) environments.
• Monitor system health, availability, capacity, and performance.
• Perform system tuning and optimization to improve reliability and scalability.
• Implement and maintain system security hardening and compliance controls.
• Manage backup, restoration, and disaster recovery processes.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot operating system, storage, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, patch management, and platform maintenance activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Provide operational support and collaborate with internal IT teams during incident management activities.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration.
• Banking or Financial Services industry experience (Mandatory).
• Strong Linux system administration expertise.
• Experience managing UNIX/Linux servers in enterprise production environments.
• Strong knowledge of file systems, storage administration, and Logical Volume Manager (LVM).
• Hands-on experience with SAN and NAS storage technologies.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Knowledge of system performance monitoring and capacity management.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Shell, Bash, or related scripting languages.
• Experience implementing security hardening and infrastructure best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and operational support skills.

Preferred Certifications

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
• CompTIA Linux+
• VMware Certifications

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience supporting core banking systems and mission-critical applications.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms and VMware environments.
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and infrastructure management tools.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of ITIL processes and banking regulatory compliance requirements.

Recruitment Pro Tip

For banking infrastructure roles, ensure your CV highlights experience with Linux Administration, UNIX Systems, SAN/NAS Storage, LVM, Disaster Recovery, Backup Solutions, Security Hardening, Automation Scripting, VMware, High Availability Systems, and Banking Infrastructure Operations. Quantifiable achievements such as uptime improvements, storage optimizations, automation initiatives, or successful disaster recovery implementations can significantly strengthen your application.