IT Systems Administrator – Linux, DB & Security

Dar Al-Hekma

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Alfaisal University is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to oversee the administration, maintenance and support of its IT infrastructure with a focus on database systems. This role ensures that all systems are secure, reliable, and perform optimally.

The IT Systems Administrator will troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and provide proactive solutions to enhance system efficiency. Additionally, the position requires the development and documentation of technical procedures to address

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
RHCE, LPIC and CISSP are desirable certifications.
Minimum four years’ experience across Windows Server, Linux, UNIX, macOS and databases (SQL/Oracle/MySQL).

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operation of servers, databases and IT infra; installs, configures and maintains Linux servers.
Ensures systems are secure, reliable and performing optimally; performs updates and backups.
Monitors performance and troubleshoots hardware, software and network issues.
Configures DNS, DHCP and NTP; manages firewalls and security measures to protect data.
Conducts security audits, vulnerability assessments and compliance checks.
Administers databases; performs backups, restores and disaster recovery procedures.
Develops and maintains scripts; uses tools like Ansible, Puppet or Chef for automation.
Provides end-user technical support and documents procedures and configurations.