IT Systems Administrator — Cloud, Virtualization & Security

Al Qadisiyah; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadisiyah is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and support the organization’s IT infrastructure across servers, networks, cloud systems and end-user platforms.

The role demands strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills and the ability to juggle multiple systems in a dynamic environment. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ related experience are expected, with certification goals in MCSE/CCNA appreciated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in a Systems Administrator or similar IT role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs), and security principles.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and backup/disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments to ensure continuous availability.
• Configure and administer Active Directory including DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
• Monitor server performance, apply security updates and patches.
• Manage user accounts, groups, permissions and access rights.
• Administer File Server, Print Server, IIS and WSUS; schedule backups and DR testing.
• Plan and implement backup and restore policies; monitor logs and events.
• Configure and monitor Hyper-V or VMware virtual servers; manage virtualization resources.
• Integrate Microsoft 365 Exchange Online with AD; monitor mail flow and security.
• Monitor system logs and troubleshoot issues; apply cybersecurity standards (NCA, NIST).
• Renew and manage SSL certificates; provide advanced technical support to IT staff and end users.
• Document all system configurations and procedures accurately.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

Security principles

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

WSUS

IIS

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Backup solutions

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Al Qadisiyah is seeking a Systems Administrator to manage and support the organization’s IT infrastructure across servers, networks, cloud systems and end-user platforms.

The role demands strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills and the ability to juggle multiple systems in a dynamic environment. A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ related experience are expected, with certification goals in MCSE/CCNA appreciated.