Linux/Unix Engineer (Medina Airport)

TAV Technologies; Medina; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Unix/Linux Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and installation of Unix/Linux systems at Medina Airport. This role involves ensuring high availability and security of critical systems while providing 24/7 operational support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with server hardware, virtualization, and backup systems. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to technological excellence and operational efficiency, where your expertise will contribute to the seamless operation of essential infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Unix/Linux systems administration.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Unix/Linux systems and storage units.
• Ensure 24/7 operational support and security compliance.

Skills

Linux Server Administration

Ansible

VMware

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Veeam Backup

Storage Area Network Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Debian

Redhat

Job description

We are looking for a Unix/Linux Engineer (Medina Airport)

Description of work:

Planning, designing, installing Unix/Linux systems, storage units, server hardware, and backup systems at the terminals he is responsible for, and ensuring that 24/7 operation support is provided safely and without any problems.

Main Responsibilities & Requirements:

1. Design, install, administer, configure, upgrade, migrate, and maintain Linux Servers and automation tools (Debian and Redhat derivatives, Ansible, Satellite, etc.).
2. Experience with Server, Storage & SAN (Storage Area Network) hardware setup, management, and maintenance.
3. Experience with virtualization and containerization (VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, etc.).
4. Monitor and tune system performance.
5. Install and manage backup systems (Veeam Backup).
6. Maintain high availability and redundancy of business-critical Unix/Linux systems, SAN, Backup, and VMware systems.
7. Address security gaps within the scope of internal and external audits.
8. Conduct feasibility studies for Unix/Linux systems, backup systems, storage units, and virtual systems in new projects.
9. Keep abreast of technological developments related to systems under responsibility and apply them as needed.
10. Perform tasks assigned by the manager within the scope of the job description.
11. Provide solutions promptly for related requests.
12. Plan hardware and software upgrades and prepare annual capacity plans.
13. Manage backup activities and other management tasks.
14. Prepare and enforce information security management system documentation.
15. Follow licensing and support agreements.
16. Saudi National Only

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field preferred.

Relevant work experience: 5 years

Foreign Language: English

Level: Good: Able to explain and understand instructions, discuss issues, read, and write reports effectively.