Senior Linux Systems Engineer - HA & Automation

DXC Technology Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 299,962; Full time

Job summary

A global technology services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Linux System Administrator with 5-8 years of experience in Linux administration and expertise in major Linux distributions. The role involves system configuration, troubleshooting, automation of tasks, and collaboration with various teams to ensure high availability and reliability of infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities are crucial for success in this position, which offers an inclusive work environment with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Strong experience with major Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers across environments.
• Monitor system performance and ensure infrastructure reliability.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

Skills

Linux System Administration

Shell Scripting

Networking Concepts

Virtualization Technologies

Cloud Platforms

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

VMware

KVM

Job description

A global technology services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Linux System Administrator with 5-8 years of experience in Linux administration and expertise in major Linux distributions. The role involves system configuration, troubleshooting, automation of tasks, and collaboration with various teams to ensure high availability and reliability of infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities are crucial for success in this position, which offers an inclusive work environment with flexibility.