Senior System Administrator

HealthCare Dynamics Gen. Trading Company W.L.L; Salmiya; On-site; KWD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Salmiya, Kuwait is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator. The role entails managing IT systems, performing daily monitoring, and resolving technical issues. Candidates should hold a degree in Information Systems or related fields, possess certifications in VMware and ITIL, and have a minimum of 15 years of experience in IT. The position requires a strong understanding of server management and proficiency with various technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years overall experience in IT.
• Experience in installing, managing, and troubleshooting MS Exchange Server, MS Active Directory & GPO, DNS, DHCP, and SQL Server.
• Strong knowledge of OS patches and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily system monitoring and review logs.
• Manage MS Exchange emails and Active Directory user accounts.
• Collaborate with team to resolve technical issues.

Skills

VMware certification (DCV)

ITIL Foundation certification

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

MCSE certification

Proficiency with Windows OS

Knowledge of OS patches and upgrades

Experience with monitoring tools

Education

University degree in Information System, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

VMware ESXi

MS Exchange Server

Active Directory

SQL Server 2005-2012

EMC Clarion and VMAX

EMC ViPR

Dell EMC Networker

HP IMC

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Senior System Administrator

Salmiya, Kuwait

Qualification

• University degree in Information System, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Must be certified in VMware (DCV).
• Must be certified in ITIL Foundation.
• Preferably certified as Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Preferably certified MCSE.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 15 years overall experience in IT.
• Experience in installing, managing, and troubleshooting MS Exchange Server, MS Active Directory & GPO, DNS, DHCP, and SQL Server 2005-2012.
• Proficiency with Windows 2008/2003/7/XP, Windows 8.
• Strong knowledge of OS patches and upgrades.
• Experience with Windows server clustering and application clustering.
• Experience with VMware ESXi in a cluster environment.
• Knowledge of VCenter server with multiple datastores, HA, DRS, VMotion, and VMware SRM.
• Experience with monitoring and managing production using tools like HP IMC or Solarwinds, and data center management including LAN and WAN.
• Familiarity with managing NAS and SAN storage, including Dell WAN, EMC Clarion, VMAX, and Dell EMC Centera.
• Experience with OpenText EMC ViPR, ViPR SRM, and backup using DELL EMC Networker.
• Experience supporting VDI desktops.
• Ability to perform performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization, including configuring CPU, memory, and disk partitions in virtualized and physical environments.

Technical Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform daily system monitoring, verify hardware and server resources, review logs, and ensure scheduled jobs like backups are completed.
• Manage MS Exchange emails, Active Directory user accounts, and respond to related requests.
• Handle hardware/software failures, coordinate with support vendors, and resolve issues.
• Assess and follow up on new hardware requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve system, storage, and VMware issues.
• Meet with clients and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth project implementation.
• Follow up with vendors on critical issues related to system installation and upgrades.
• Update on routine and critical tasks to management.
• Perform LUN creation, assignment, and connection with servers and VMware using EMC Clarion and VMAX.
• Manage backup and restore jobs regularly.
• Monitor and configure EMC Centera for virtual pools and profiles.
• Use EMC ViPR and SRM tools for monitoring and reporting issues.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Support and train local staff to enhance their skills.
• Perform other system administration tasks as assigned.