GEOINT Platform Maintenance & IT Support Specialist

Airbus Industries; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Industries seeks a Maintenance and Support specialist to enable partner staff to take over maintenance of BEAM9 hardware, software, and IT support operations in Saudi Arabia. The role covers IT administration, GEOINT/IMINT activities, training, and deployment readiness, with a focus on continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the France-based maintenance team, supporting production and training activities, and delivering regular operational updates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science and experience in maintenance and support programs.
• Strong communication skills to engage diverse interlocutors in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments (AD, DNS, DFS, GPO; Ubuntu, Windows Server/11).
• Hands-on knowledge of virtualization, cloud tech, and container platforms (Nutanix, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with geospatial software (IMINT/GEOINT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support BEAM9 system operations and IT activities.
• Coordinate with France-based maintenance team and suppliers for hardware updates.
• Support GEOINT/IMINT production activities and admin tasks.
• Lead IT training initiatives and deployment phases in KSA.
• Develop KPIs and document procedures; ensure program reporting.
• Engage with customers and partners to reflect expectations and updates.

Skills

English language proficiency

Arabic language proficiency

French language proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking ability

Ability to work in multicultural teams

Target-driven

Education

Master degree in computer science

Tools

Ubuntu 24.04

Windows Server 2022

Windows 11

CentOS

Nutanix AHV

Kubernetes

Harbor

Ceph

Veeam Backup

Docker

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Elasticsearch

Job description

Airbus Industries seeks a Maintenance and Support specialist to enable partner staff to take over maintenance of BEAM9 hardware, software, and IT support operations in Saudi Arabia. The role covers IT administration, GEOINT/IMINT activities, training, and deployment readiness, with a focus on continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the France-based maintenance team, supporting production and training activities, and delivering regular operational updates.