Senior Consultant System administration

Emdad By Elm; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Jeddah is seeking a Senior Consultant for System Administration to oversee and enhance Active Directory designs and manage identity access management frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in system administration, with strong skills in troubleshooting, automation scripting, and DNS management. This role involves developing automation solutions, monitoring systems, and producing technical documentation, offering an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in system administration, cloud engineering, or consulting.
• Familiarity with automation scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and troubleshoot Active Directory designs and IAM structures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for urgent system outages and troubleshooting.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation and architecture designs.

Skills

Active Directory management

Identity Access Management (IAM)

System troubleshooting

Automation scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

DNS management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Consultant for System Administration will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing Active Directory designs, managing identity access management structures, and ensuring compliance with security principles. The role requires extensive experience in system administration, particularly in troubleshooting complex issues across multiple domains, managing IAM frameworks on cloud platforms, and possessing a deep understanding of DNS and containerization technologies. This position involves participating in on-call rotation for system outages, developing automation solutions, monitoring system performance, and producing high-quality technical documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Optimize and troubleshoot Active Directory designs and IAM structures.
• Participate in on-call rotation for urgent system outages and troubleshooting.
• Manage and implement DNS services in line with security protocols.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to enhance system efficiency.
• Monitor system health and resource utilization, proactively addressing issues.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation and architecture designs.
• Work closely with Compute & Storage systems to ensure optimal performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in system administration, cloud engineering, or consulting.
• Strong experience in managing Active Directory, IAM frameworks, and DNS.
• Proven expertise in system troubleshooting and security best practices.
• Familiarity with automation scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Knowledge of infrastructure security practices and IT audit compliance.