Senior Linux Administrator and AIX System Administrator

Arthur Lawrence; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Linux & AIX System Administrator to join their dynamic team in Riyadh. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 5 years of experience in Linux and AIX administration, particularly within the banking and finance sectors. You will be responsible for server management, performance monitoring, and ensuring system security. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in shell scripting and automation tools like Ansible and Puppet. Join a forward-thinking firm that values integrity, education, and collaboration, and contribute to transformative projects that make a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Linux and AIX administration, especially in banking.
• Skilled in shell scripting and automation tools like Ansible and Puppet.

Responsibilities

• Manage Linux and AIX systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Linux Administration

AIX Administration

Shell Scripting

Automation (Ansible, Puppet)

Virtualization

Cloud Services

Networking (TCP/IP)

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in IT

RHCE Certification

IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX

Job description

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Senior Linux & AIX System Administrator for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Kindly review the job requirements below. Your immediate application will enable us to place you successfully.

Must-Have:

1. 5+ years in Linux and AIX administration, ideally in banking/finance, with expertise in server management, updates, performance monitoring, and security.
2. Skilled in shell scripting, automation (Ansible, Puppet), virtualization, and cloud services.
3. Proficient in Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and AIX, with strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, security).
4. Prior experience in maintaining documentation and ensuring system security and compliance.
5. Experience managing SARIE structure, satellite servers, and Red Hat Identity Management (IdM).

Nice to have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
2. Certification in RHCE or IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX would be preferred.

About Us:

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. Our in-depth technical knowledge and broad experience of working with world-class companies enable organizations to leverage our capabilities in developing winning strategies and cost-effective solutions.

We are a UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

Acknowledgments from Industry Peers:

1. Winner of the Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019).
2. IAOP Award; Ranked in the top 100 internationally.
3. Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest growing companies of America.
4. Named one of the top ten fastest-growing businesses in Houston in 2016.
5. Ranked 25th in the HBJ's Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017.

Our Seven Pillars:

We rely on the seven core values that we believe enable us to deliver quality for our consultants and clients: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People, and Stewardship. Through strict adherence to these core values, we have achieved success beyond all documented forecasts and anticipation.