Linux Engineer (Saudi National)

Black Pearl Consult; Medina; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation operator at Medina Airport is seeking a skilled Unix / Linux Engineer to maintain critical systems. The role involves designing and administering Unix environments, ensuring security compliance, and supporting virtualization technologies. Suitable candidates should have extensive experience and a strong educational background in IT.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Unix / Linux administration.
• Hands-on expertise with Ansible and virtualization platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident-response abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and maintain Unix / Linux systems and backup solutions.
• Monitor and optimize system performance and availability.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Unix / Linux environments

Server management

Security remediation

Performance monitoring

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ansible

Debian

Red Hat

VMware

Veeam Backup

Job description

We are partnering with a leading aviation operator at Medina Airport to recruit a skilled Unix / Linux Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining mission-critical Unix / Linux systems, storage units, server hardware, and backup solutions across airport terminals. You will ensure 24 / 7 operational support, maintain high availability, and proactively close security gaps—keeping systems running smoothly and securely.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Deployment

Plan, design, install, configure, upgrade, migrate, and maintain Linux servers and automation tools (Debian & Red Hat derivatives, Ansible, Satellite, etc.).

Perform feasibility studies to assess Unix / Linux, storage, backup, and virtualization requirements for new airport projects.

Infrastructure Management

Administer server, storage, and SAN hardware (setup, management, maintenance).

Implement and manage virtualization and containerization platforms (VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, etc.).

Performance & Availability

Monitor system performance; perform tuning to optimize resource utilization and responsiveness.

Maintain high availability and redundancy for all business-critical Unix / Linux systems, SAN, backup (Veeam Backup), and VMware environments.

Security & Compliance

Identify and close security vulnerabilities within scope of internal / external audits.

Prepare and enforce Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation.

Follow up on licensing and support agreements to ensure compliance.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Install, configure, and manage backup systems (Veeam); execute and monitor backup activities.

Execute various management tasks and maintain full backup / restore readiness at all times.

Capacity Planning & Documentation

Conduct long-term hardware / software upgrade planning; prepare annual capacity forecasts.

Maintain up-to-date documentation for all Unix / Linux infrastructure, backup procedures, and capacity plans.

Stay current with emerging technologies; recommend and implement upgrades when needed.

Respond rapidly to ad-hoc requests and incident tickets; produce solutions to resolve issues quickly.

Execute any additional tasks assigned by your manager, ensuring alignment with the job description.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience (5+ years) in designing, installing, and administering Unix / Linux environments.

Hands-on expertise with Debian and Red Hat distributions, Ansible automation, and Satellite.

In-depth knowledge of server, storage, and SAN hardware setup, management, and maintenance.

Virtualization & Containerization : VMware vSphere / ESXi, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or equivalent platforms.

Backup Systems : Experience installing and managing Veeam Backup or similar enterprise backup solutions.

Solid understanding of high-availability cluster configuration, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery processes.

Strong performance monitoring and system tuning skills (Nagios, Zabbix, or equivalent monitoring tools).

Security Focus : Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities; familiarity with ISMS documentation.

Excellent troubleshooting and incident‐response abilities; able to produce timely, effective solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Valid Saudi work authorization with no restrictions (Saudi nationals only).

Why Join

High-Impact Role : Directly maintain and improve critical airport infrastructure that supports thousands of passengers daily.

Cutting-Edge Technologies : Work with modern Linux distributions, automation tools (Ansible, Satellite), virtualization platforms, and enterprise-grade backup systems.

Professional Growth : Opportunities to lead feasibility studies, plan capacity growth, and propose technology upgrades.

Collaborative Environment : Join a team of experienced engineers, IT specialists, and airport operations professionals committed to excellence and safety.

Competitive Package : Attractive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards for Saudi nationals.

Only Saudi nationals will be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening and technical assessment.