Windows and Linux Systems Administrator

MasterHR.com; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to manage and maintain complex Windows and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience and strong knowledge of Active Directory, backup technologies, and system monitoring. Responsibilities include installing updates, ensuring system integrity, and participating in disaster recovery planning. The position offers opportunities to enhance IT operations and systems management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in systems administration.
• Proven knowledge in automation and monitoring.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage updates on Windows and Linux systems.
• Monitor systems to maintain stability and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage Windows Active Directory.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Red Hat

Systems administration principles

Active Directory

TCP/IP networking protocols

Backup and recovery technologies

VMWare Virtualization software

Monitoring tools

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Exchange Server

Netbackup

Administering System Center Configuration Manager

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs or coordinates installation of updates/patches and releases on development, test, pre-production, and production of Windows and Linux systems.
• Manages and maintains complex systems with a mix of operating systems and applications.
• Performs implementations and upgrades in compliance with security guidelines.
• Ensures availability, security and integrity of assigned systems.
• Monitors systems, including setting alerts to maintain the stability of the environment and monitoring error logs. Troubleshoots or escalates issues as needed.
• Evaluates and identifies ways to automate, streamline, and improve day-to-day maintenance and administrative practices.
• Ensures adherence to Service Level Agreements regarding application availability.
• Serves as central point of contact and as a liaison to other IT departments and vendors regarding installations, server maintenance, licensing and upgrade issues.
• Participating in project meetings supporting business objectives which Linux and/or Windows teams have deliverables for.
• Effectively manages communication between end users, vendors, and IT departments to solve production, pre-production, test, and T environment problems quickly.
• Creates and maintains accurate system run book for assigned systems.
• Maintains current description and documentation of application configuration, including tracking and documenting any changes to environments.
• Assists in capacity planning, performance monitoring and tuning on assigned systems.
• Participates in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including assisting with fault tolerance and disaster recovery plans.
• Manages and maintains Windows Active Directory.

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum of a B.S. in Computer Science, MIS or related degree and five (5) years of related experience preferably in systems administration or combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED

• Windows: Server
• Linux Red Hat.
• Concepts, principles and practices of systems administration.
• Monitoring and Management tools to ensure required availability of assigned systems.
• Active Directory, TCP/IP networking protocols, DNS.
• Backup and recovery technologies.
• Network and security concepts and technologies.
• Automation, monitoring, and testing.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking standards, protocols, etc.
• Microsoft Exchange Server
• VMWare Virtualization software.
• VMWare Virtualization and private cloud technologies.
• Netbackup
• EnterpriseVault
• Data Insight
• Project/Quality Management.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer-Messaging (MCSE/MCSA/MCSE Messaging) or equivalent
• RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Certified VMware Professional (VCP)
• Veritas Certified Professional (VCS)
• VEEAM Certified Engineer
• Administering System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
• Planning and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Master HR (Recruitment, HR Consultation Services, Training, Development & Outsourcing). Job vacancies for all careers license No. '432', since 2001. 01000006540