IT Infrastructure Specialist Ethra IT 07:48

AimGulf; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethra, a Saudi HR consultancy based in Riyadh, seeks an IT Infrastructure Specialist to support administration, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of IT infrastructure across networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms, and data centers. You will ensure system availability, security, and business continuity while aligning with IT policies and industry best practices.

The role requires 3-5 years in IT infrastructure, experience in FMCG environments, and a Bachelor's degree in IT or CS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of IT infrastructure, network administration, or server management experience.
• Experience in FMCG sector with multi-site operations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, cloud, and data centers.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot incidents, ensure availability, security and business continuity.
• Contribute to modernization, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise architecture improvements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

SAP SuccessFactors

Network and infrastructure admin

Cloud computing and virtualization

IT security, availability & continuity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Job description

The IT Infrastructure Specialist will be responsible for supporting the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms, and data center environments, ensuring system availability, security, performance, and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms, and data center environments.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot incidents, resolve technical issues, and support system availability, security, and business continuity.
• Contribute to infrastructure modernization, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise architecture improvements to enhance reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate infrastructure solutions and vendor proposals, prepare technical specifications and cost estimates, and provide recommendations for technology investments.
• Maintain technical documentation, monitor service levels, and ensure compliance with approved IT policies, security standards, and operational procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on implementing approved plans, procedures, and recommendations related to IT infrastructure.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret infrastructure performance data to prepare reports and support informed decision-making.
• Contribute to the design, configuration, and maintenance of IT infrastructure solutions in accordance with business requirements, technical standards, and industry's best practices.
• Conduct gap analysis between existing infrastructure capabilities and future business requirements, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Apply established IT policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with organizational objectives and operational requirements.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to identify trends, investigate issues, and recommend improvements to infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Support business and technical data modeling activities to assess infrastructure requirements, identify potential risks, and contribute to technology-related decisions.

Experience Required:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure, network administration, or server management.
• Experience working in the FMCG industry, within a multi-site organization is mandatory.
• Experience supporting IT infrastructure across head offices, branches, and manufacturing facilities.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Skills Required:

• SAP S/4HANA
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Network and infrastructure administration
• Cloud computing and virtualization
• IT security, system availability, and business continuity

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Ethra is a Saudi human resources consultancy based in Riyadh, working with organisations that need HR expertise without building large internal teams. Services include talent acquisition and executive recruitment, HR process outsourcing, payroll and compliance support, organisational development and training, all aimed at aligning people strategy with business goals.

Company Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Department / Functional Area: IT

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)