Server Administrator (Remote)

BeInMedia; Kuwait City; Remote; KWD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

BeInMedia is seeking a Server Administrator in Kuwait City. The role includes managing computer servers, performing upgrades, troubleshooting, and collaborating with the IT team on projects. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience, including expertise in Linux server administration and Docker. The position requires strong knowledge of systems software, networking protocols, and IT operations best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience.
• Knowledge in Linux server administration and Docker containers.
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux or Microsoft are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create user accounts, carry out backup and recovery functions.
• Monitor server performance and manage operating systems.
• Design and deploy secure server processes via Docker.
• Troubleshoot software issues on servers and devices.
• Evaluate technology needs and administer network environment.
• Manage virtual servers and automation processes.
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance.

Skills

Linux server administration

Docker containers management

Database administration

Network administration

Helpdesk operations best practices

Security protocols

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Role:

A Server Administrator is responsible for the computer servers of an organization. This individual ensures on a daily basis that they are running efficiently by performing upgrading and maintenance tasks on their software, resolving technical problems, overseeing their activity levels, ensuring server security, and developing new system structures when necessary.

Job Responsibilities:

• involves creating user accounts, carrying out backup and recovery functions, and monitoring the performance of servers at all times.
• Configure and manage servers’ operating system and the services required to power our products.
• work with the IT team to design and deploy secure server processes - via Docker containers management.
• They take part in the design, architecture, implementation, and maintenance of technology projects.
• have the ability to troubleshoot software issues on servers and other related devices.
• Server Administrators often work with other staff members in an organization to evaluate their technology needs, administer the network environment, set up workstations, create a database of the organization's IT policies and document them, and help train staff on the use of new technologies.
• Manage virtual servers, and integrate automation processes
• Responsible for capacity, storage planning, and database performance

Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 3-5 years of database, network administration, or system administration experience
• Knowledge in Linux server administration and docker containers.
• System administration and IT certifications in Linux, Microsoft, or other network-related fields are a plus
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols
• Strong knowledge of implementing and effectively developing helpdesk and IT operations best practices, including expert knowledge of security, storage, data protection, and disaster recovery protocols