Infrastructure Specialist

Master-Works; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure Specialist to design and manage Local and Wide Area Networks. This role involves configuring and troubleshooting network systems, administering Cisco hardware, and ensuring compliance with IT security policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system administration, cloud services, and user support. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help optimize network performance and enhance security measures. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, and network hardware.
• Experience in system administration and cloud services management.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Local and Wide Area Networks effectively.
• Implement IT security policies and provide user support.

Skills

Cisco routing and switching

Network troubleshooting

System administration

Active Directory management

IT security policies

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Backup solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco ASA appliances

F5 load balancers

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Job description

The Infrastructure Specialist designs, installs, configures, tests, monitors, supports, and troubleshoots Local and Wide Area Networks. Administers and manages Cisco routers, switches, ASA appliances, and F5 load balancers. Performs router/switch network hardware/software upgrades. Provides IP Addressing Strategy - NAT, Re-Addressing. Performs WAN - IP Routed Network Integration. Prepares work orders containing instructions to be used by technicians to configure network hardware and software. Performs diagnostic analysis of the network system, identifies possible faulty devices, troubleshoots faulty modules, troubleshoots network problems and outages, and prepares necessary documentation detailing actions taken. Works with customer technical teams to provide solutions for customers' internetworking communications requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

* System Administration:

1. Upgrading, installing, configuring, and maintaining server systems infrastructure.
2. Manage Active Directory, including user accounts, permissions, and group policies.
3. Monitor and optimize performance, capacity, and availability of systems.
4. Perform regular system updates, patch management, and backups.
5. Inventory and Asset Management:
6. Maintain inventory of physical servers, virtual servers, and IT appliances.
7. Ensure all assets are documented and tracked for lifecycle management.

* Security & Compliance:

1. Implement and maintain IT security policies and procedures.
2. Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis.
3. Ensure systems are compliant with relevant standards.

* User Support:

1. Provide support for internal users, including troubleshooting server and software issues.
2. Manage service requests and incidents, resolving issues in a timely manner.
3. Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

* Cloud & Virtualization:

1. Support cloud-based services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Office 365).
2. Manage and monitor virtual environments.
3. Provision, configure, and manage cloud and virtual resources.

* Backup & Disaster Recovery:

1. Implement and maintain backup solutions for critical systems and data.
2. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures.