Applications Programmer

BAE Systems; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled individual for UNIX Administration. The role includes maintaining service agreements, providing technical support, and ensuring applications' availability. Candidates should possess strong UNIX and communication skills, along with relevant educational qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave allowance

Full health care scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to HND, HNC or GCE 'A' level with a minimum of 3 years extensive knowledge and experience.
• Recognised UNIX training to System Administration level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all users at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain satisfactory Service Level Agreements with KSA users.
• Ensure availability of all Unix based Application services.
• Provide technical support to all users within Kingdom.

Skills

UNIX Administration

HP Openmail Technologies

TCP/IP concepts

Microsoft Windows applications

LAN and WAN knowledge

Effective communication

Education

HND, HNC or GCE 'A' level

Tools

Oracle Database Administration

Lotus cc:Mail Systems Administration

Job description

(Saudi National Only)

Grade: 6

Location: RIYADH HQ RSAF

Working hours: full time

Advert closing: 25/11/2025

Responsibilities

• To maintain satisfactory Service Level Agreements with KSA users.
• To deputize for the Senior E-Mail Administrator during periods of leave, other absences and where required due to work patterns.
• To ensure availability of all Unix based Application services (E-Mail, Intranet, Oracle, Service Management Applications) during standard service times.
• To ensure monitoring and maintenance of all hardware and facilities, liaising with external vendors and support contractors, ensuring timely response to hardware faults and problems.
• To establish maintenance and development of back-up and archiving procedures, providing quality documentation for all operational procedures.
• To establish the implementation of system utilization and performance, statistical procedures and charts.
• To provide technical support to all users within Kingdom, liaising and advising with the UK.
• To administer the Electronic Mail, Intranet, and Oracle Database Servers including performance, security and change management
• To maintain and support Directory Services and all messaging functions, Oracle Database Administration (DBA) in relation to Unix Tuning and Performance, plus Intranet related security and access issues.
• To perform daily administration tasks for the electronic mail system, including performance, security and change management.
• To provide support for directory services and all messaging functions.
• To assist in the development of e-mail user training, help guides and documentation.

Job Requirements

• Preferably educated to HND, HNC or GCE 'A' level with a minimum of 3 years extensive knowledge and experience.
• Recognised UNIX training to System Administration level, HP Openmail Technologies, Openmail Systems Administration, HP OpenMail Internals Administration, HP OpenView Management, Oracle DBA Netscape Suitespot Administration and Intranet Administrator, and Lotus cc:Mail Systems Administration.
• Good working knowledge of LAN, WAN and PC Networks.
• Detailed working knowledge of TCP/IP concepts.
• Working knowledge of associated Microsoft Windows applications is essential.
• Ability to work accurately and effectively and be capable of using methods, procedures and available tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, with all users at all levels, customers and colleagues.
• Ability to keep up to date with new strategies and advances in technology, with a view to improving existing practices and procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the BAe business processes and practices in Saudi Arabia.
• Given the knowledge of Lan/Wan, Desktop S/w and TCP/IP, he could give assistance when needed for the day-to-day first line support.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to

Develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.

(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).

Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.