Systems / Storage Engineer

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a skilled Systems / Storage Engineer to join its IT Infrastructure team at King Abdullah Economic City. The ideal candidate will manage enterprise systems, physical and virtual servers, and storage platforms to ensure performance and security. Candidates should possess extensive experience with Windows Server, VMware, and enterprise storage, and be eager to create a sustainable future in mobility. Competitive benefits and incentives available.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation

401k plan

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience as a System Administrator or Systems Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Experience with enterprise storage systems, including Dell and TrueNAS.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for Windows Server environments.
• Manage and maintain Domain Controllers and Group Policies.
• Administer VMware virtualization platforms.
• Perform system patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Monitor system health and resolve issues.

Skills

Windows Server environments

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP services

VMware virtualization

Citrix administration

Linux systems

Dell storage

TrueNAS

NFS shares

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Microsoft O365 services

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

VMware vCenter

Citrix

Rubrik

Veeam

Job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Systems / Storage Engineer to join the IT Infrastructure team. This key technical role is based onsite at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and is responsible for managing and supporting enterprise systems, physical and virtual servers, storage platforms, and backup solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Wintel infrastructure, virtualization technologies, enterprise storage, and data protection systems. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the IT infrastructure and may also involve participation in infrastructure implementations and system upgrades, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide hands‑on support for Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP services.
• Manage and maintain Domain Controllers and Group Policies to ensure secure and stable domain operations.
• Administer VMware virtualization platforms, including vCenter and ESXi hosts for VM lifecycle management.
• Support and manage Citrix environments and participate in application publishing and troubleshooting.
• Perform system patching and vulnerability remediation across all platforms based on security standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Linux systems for hybrid environment support.
• Ensure security the best practices are followed in system configurations and daily operations.
• Manage and monitor storage systems including Dell storage, TrueNAS, and NFS shares.
• Monitor system health using various monitoring tools, perform proactive issue resolution and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware/software issues across physical servers including Supermicro, Dell VxRail, and Dell PowerEdge.
• Deploy and configure virtual machines and automate routine tasks using scripts or tools.
• Maintain and administer backup solutions including Rubrik and Veeam.
• Support time synchronization and configuration of NTP services across infrastructure.
• Work closely with the network and security teams to ensure alignment on infrastructure, compliance, and incident resolution.
• Provide support for Microsoft O365 services as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date system documentation and support records.
• Assist and collaborate with the helpdesk team in resolving complex end‑user issues.
• Participate in the review and updating of operational support documents and procedures.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, or a related field.
• 5 years of hands‑on experience as a System Administrator or Systems Engineer in virtualization and storage management.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Proficient in VMware vCenter/ESXi and Citrix administration.>
• Working knowledge of Linux in mixed‑OS environments.
• Experience with enterprise storage systems such as Dell, TrueNAS, and NFS.
• Familiar with backup solutions including Rubrik and Veeam.
• Understanding of network protocols, NTP, and basic MS SQL database support.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 administration and security best practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting experience, including use of monitoring tools and root cause analysis.
• Basic knowledge of networking, including IP addressing, subnets, routing, and firewall concepts.
• Skilled in automating routine tasks via scripting tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and communicate technical information.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and support end users effectively.
• Solid understanding of ITIL‑based support processes.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)