Linux RedHat Engineer | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tech Junction Ltd; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 320.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tech Junction Ltd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Linux RedHat Engineer to own the administration, hardening, and optimization of enterprise Linux systems (RHEL 7/8/9), virtualization platforms, and cloud services on-site.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in Linux, strong Bash/Python scripting, Ansible/Puppet, VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and Azure. Arabic and English fluency is mandatory for government stakeholders, with transferable IQAMA and on-site availability.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Proven proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, 8 and 9.
• Strong scripting and CM tools experience (Bash, Python, Ansible, Puppet).
• Fluency in Arabic and English for government collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Deploy and maintain RHEL 7/8/9 environments.
• Configure networking, DNS, TCP/IP, and routing.
• Develop automation scripts in Bash and Python.
• Apply configuration management with Ansible or Puppet.
• Manage VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and Azure cloud.
• Adhere to ITIL processes for incidents and changes.
• Collaborate with government IT teams and security groups.

Kenntnisse

RHEL administration

Bash and Python scripting

ITIL service management

Arabic and English bilingual

Problem solving under pressure

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere

Nutanix AHV

Microsoft Azure

Ansible

Puppet

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary:

We are actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Arabic-speaking Linux RedHat Engineer with robust hands-on expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and 9), virtualization platforms, and ITIL service management to join our government project team on a full-time permanent on-site basis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (transferable IQAMA required). In this critical systems engineering role, you will be responsible for administering, securing, automating, and optimizing enterprise Linux operating systems, virtualized clusters, and cloud computing environments. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in Bash/Python scripting, Ansible/Puppet configuration management, VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure to deliver uncompromised system stability, high performance, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global technology consulting and government IT enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Linux RedHat Engineer supporting our government client project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of RedHat server administration, configuration management, automation workflows, and ITIL-compliant incident and change management. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying, hardening, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7, 8, and 9, configuring networking concepts and core protocols (DNS, TCP/IP), authoring automation scripts using Bash and Python, implementing configuration management using Ansible or Puppet, managing virtualization and cloud computing platforms such as VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and MS Azure Cloud, adhering strictly to ITIL best practices for incident response, change management, and service request handling, troubleshooting complex system bottlenecks, and collaborating closely with cross-functional government IT squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex infrastructure anomalies under strict service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, administer, harden, and maintain enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and 9) environments.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot networking concepts, DNS resolution, TCP/IP stacks, and routing protocols.
• Author, maintain, and optimize automation scripts and administrative utilities using Bash and Python.
• Implement configuration management, automated provisioning, and software patch orchestration using Ansible or Puppet.
• Manage virtualized infrastructure and cloud computing platforms across VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and MS Azure Cloud.
• Adhere strictly to ITIL operational frameworks for incident response, change management, and service request handling.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve high-severity OS failures, kernel panics, storage latency, and performance bottlenecks.
• Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional government IT teams, security squads, and database administrators.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in Linux systems administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on professional expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, and 9).
• Deep practical proficiency in networking concepts, protocols (DNS, TCP/IP), and server hardening.
• Solid practical experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet).
• Comprehensive working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV) and MS Azure Cloud computing.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under mission‑critical conditions.
• Mandatory bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (Written and Verbal) for seamless government stakeholder collaboration.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility, valid transferable IQAMA, and physical availability for on‑site operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Prior professional working experience in government, defense, large‑scale public sector, or banking enterprise environments.
• Hands‑on familiarity with containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Advanced understanding of enterprise storage architectures (SAN/NAS) and high‑availability clustering (Pacemaker/Corosync).

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Government Project Contracting Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Riyadh Government Project Opening)
• Notice Period: As specified in application (Immediate to 30 Days Preferred)
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site Engagement (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)