System Administrator

confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced System Administrator to manage server infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-10 years of experience and strong expertise in PowerShell and SQL Server administration. Responsibilities include maintaining system availability, performance monitoring, and ensuring compliance with IT policies. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in working in dynamic industries such as oil and gas, finance, or healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in system administration or a related field.
• Strong expertise in PowerShell for automation and scripting.
• Proven experience in managing software servers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain server infrastructure ensuring high availability.
• Utilize PowerShell for automation, scripting, and system management tasks.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

PowerShell

SQL Server administration

Linux server environments

Windows server environments

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in computer science

Certification in system administration (e.g., MCSE)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

System Administrator

Experience Required:5-10 years

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in system administration or a related field.
• Strong expertise inPowerShellfor automation and scripting.
• Proven experience in managingsoftware servers, including:
• Clusterconfiguration and management.
• User bankingsystems for account management.
• User behaviormonitoring and analysis.
• Hands-on experience withmessage server backupsolutions.
• Proficiency inSQL Server administration, including database maintenance and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries such as oil and gas, finance, or healthcare.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and tools.
• Certification in system administration (e.g., MCSE, RHCE).
• Advanced degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• UtilizePowerShellfor automation, scripting, and system management tasks.
• Administer and optimizesoftware servers, including specialized areas such as:
• Clusterconfiguration and management for high availability and failover.
• User bankingsystems for secure user account management.
• User behaviormonitoring and analysis to enhance system security and performance.
• Implement and managemessage server backupsolutions to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery.
• PerformSQL Server administration, including database maintenance, performance tuning, and security management.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and provide timely resolution to ensure minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement system upgrades and enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and training.