UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator | VAM Systems (VINIRMA Consulting) | Bahrain

VINIRMA Consulting (for Bahrain Operations); Bahrain; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

VINIRMA Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support critical enterprise infrastructure operations in Bahrain. This role requires managing complex UNIX/Linux environments, virtualized platforms, OS lifecycle management, and infrastructure troubleshooting across mission-critical systems.

The successful candidate will have strong experience across Solaris SPARC and enterprise Linux platforms, coupled with expertise in hypervisor technologies and underlying

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration.
• Proven expertise in root-cause troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Experience performing operating system upgrades and lifecycle management activities.
• Strong hands-on experience with patch management and firmware upgrade processes.
• Engineering-level expertise supporting virtualized environments.
• Experience with Logical Domains (LDOMs).
• Strong VMware administration experience.
• Hands-on experience with KVM virtualization platforms.
• Experience supporting Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Deep understanding of Solaris SPARC infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Enterprise Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise server hardware architectures and infrastructure platforms.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including switching, routing, and VLAN technologies.
• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain UNIX and Linux server environments.
• Perform operating system upgrades, lifecycle patching, and firmware updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operating system, hardware, and infrastructure issues.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for critical incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and support Solaris SPARC and Enterprise Linux platforms.
• Maintain virtualized environments across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V.
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization initiatives.
• Support infrastructure resilience, availability, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Collaborate with network teams to support connectivity, routing, switching, and VLAN-related configurations.
• Manage server security, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and operational standards.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Unix/Linux admin

Root-cause troubleshooting

OS upgrades

Patch management

Virtualization

LDOMs

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Solaris SPARC

Enterprise Linux

Networking fundamentals

Documentation

Tools

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

LDOMs

Solaris SPARC

Job description

Job Title: UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator | VAM Systems (VINIRMA Consulting) | Bahrain

Recruiting Company: VINIRMA Consulting (for Bahrain Operations)

Job Location: Bahrain

Job Type: Full-Time

Application Method

• Send your latest resume to [e-mail]
• Location: Bahrain
• Joining Timeframe: 15-30 Days
• Immediate to Short Notice Candidates Preferred
• Minimum 5+ Years of Relevant Experience Required

Position Summary

VINIRMA Consulting is seeking an experienced UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator to support critical enterprise infrastructure operations in Bahrain. This role requires a highly skilled professional capable of managing complex UNIX/Linux environments, virtualized platforms, operating system lifecycle management, and infrastructure troubleshooting across mission-critical systems.

Detailed Job Description

As a UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and supporting enterprise-grade server infrastructure across diverse operating systems and virtualized environments. The role requires expertise in root-cause analysis, operating system upgrades, patch management, firmware maintenance, and infrastructure reliability. You will work closely with infrastructure, network, virtualization, and application teams to ensure high availability, security, and operational performance. The successful candidate will have strong experience across Solaris SPARC and enterprise Linux platforms, coupled with expertise in hypervisor technologies and underlying compute infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a complex, large-scale IT environment supporting business-critical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain UNIX and Linux server environments
• Perform operating system upgrades, lifecycle patching, and firmware updates
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operating system, hardware, and infrastructure issues
• Conduct root-cause analysis for critical incidents and implement corrective actions
• Manage and support Solaris SPARC and Enterprise Linux platforms
• Maintain virtualized environments across LDOMs, VMware, KVM, and Hyper-V
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization initiatives
• Support infrastructure resilience, availability, and disaster recovery requirements
• Collaborate with network teams to support connectivity, routing, switching, and VLAN-related configurations
• Manage server security, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening activities
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and operational standards
• Participate in infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in UNIX/Linux Systems Administration
• Proven expertise in root-cause troubleshooting and incident resolution
• Experience performing operating system upgrades and lifecycle management activities
• Strong hands-on experience with patch management and firmware upgrade processes
• Engineering-level expertise supporting virtualized environments
• Experience with Logical Domains (LDOMs)
• Strong VMware administration experience
• Hands-on experience with KVM virtualization platforms
• Experience supporting Microsoft Hyper-V environments
• Deep understanding of Solaris SPARC infrastructure
• Strong experience with Enterprise Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of enterprise server hardware architectures and infrastructure platforms
• Understanding of networking fundamentals including switching, routing, and VLAN technologies
• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting
• Knowledge of storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Exposure to cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Linux or UNIX administration certifications
• Experience in financial services, banking, telecom, or other highly regulated industries

Recruitment Pro Tip

To maximize your chances of securing an interview, clearly highlight infrastructure incidents you have successfully resolved, operating system migrations completed, virtualization platforms managed, and measurable improvements you delivered in system availability, performance, security, or operational efficiency.