Windows/ Red Hat Engineer - Saudi Only

Advansys; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Windows / Red Hat Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise server environments. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in system administration, with proficiency in automation and infrastructure management across hybrid environments. Responsibilities include maintaining system performance, developing automation scripts, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems administration or DevOps.
• Previous experience working on large-scale projects involving both Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security policies.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring uptime and reliability.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine administrative tasks.
• Support and integrate CI/CD pipelines using tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps, network, and security teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Maintain system documentation, including configurations and incident reports.

Skills

System administration

Automation

Infrastructure management

Troubleshooting

CI/CD pipelines

Education

RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or equivalent Linux certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Windows / Red Hat Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise server environments across both Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in system administration, automation, and infrastructure management, with a focus on ensuring high availability, performance, and security across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security policies across multi-platform environments.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring uptime and reliability.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for routine administrative tasks (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Support and integrate CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Collaborate with DevOps, network, and security teams to ensure compliance and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, performing detailed root-cause analysis.
• Maintain system documentation, including configurations, standard operating procedures, and incident reports.

Qualifications

· Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems administration or DevOps.

· Previous experience working on large-scale projects involving both Windows and Linux environments.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in managing Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows Server systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals and IT infrastructure.

Certifications

• RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or equivalent Linux certification.