Windows/ Red Hat Engineer - Saudi Only

Advansys; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Windows / Red Hat Engineer to manage and optimize enterprise server environments across Windows and Linux platforms. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in systems administration and strong expertise in automation and infrastructure management to ensure high availability and security. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work on large-scale projects.

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 systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system security policies.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, patches, and migrations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for administrative tasks.
• Support and integrate CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Maintain system documentation.

Skills

System administration

Automation

Infrastructure management

CI/CD pipeline integration

Education

RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) or equivalent Linux certification

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Overview

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.

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.