IT System Administrator

Company Overview

Our client is a premier Saudi Arabian technology and telecommunications powerhouse headquartered in Riyadh. As a critical subsidiary of a prestigious global investment holding company which manages a diversified portfolio of market leaders in the FMCG, manufacturing, and industrial sectors they stand as a pillar of innovation in the Kingdom.

Specializing in next-generation telecommunications, data networks, and complex low-current systems, they offer a high-stakes, technologically advanced environment for professionals who strive for excellence within a market-leading corporate ecosystem.

The IT System Administrator is responsible for the health, stability, and integrity of the organization’s core IT infrastructure. This role requires a hands-on technical expert capable of managing a complex environment that includes multi-platform servers, virtualization, and enterprise storage. You will ensure that our systems are not only operational but optimized, secure, and resilient against data loss through robust backup and recovery management.

• Multi-Platform Administration: Manage and maintain a hybrid server environment, ensuring peak performance for both Linux and Microsoft operating systems.

• System Integrity: Proactively implement and monitor system health to identify potential bottlenecks or failures before they impact business operations.

• Troubleshooting: Act as the lead technical resource for resolving complex system errors and hardware/software malfunctions.

• Directory Services: Manage and optimize Active Directory
  , including group policies, user permissions, and security auditing.

• Messaging &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Administer MS Exchange environments to ensure seamless and secure communication across the organization.

• Virtualization: Oversee the VMware environment, including resource allocation, VM deployment, and cluster management.

• Storage & SAN: Manage and maintain EMC Storage solutions to ensure high availability and efficient data management.

• Backup Protocols: Design and execute reliable backup strategies using Veeam Backup to ensure zero data loss.

• Disaster Recovery: Regularly test and validate recovery protocols to ensure business continuity in the event of hardware or system failure.

• System Documentation: Maintain detailed records of system configurations, licensing, and maintenance logs.

• Efficiency Enhancements: Identify opportunities for system upgrades or process improvements to enhance data integrity and decision support.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology
  , or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a System Administration or Infrastructure role.

• Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on experience with Active Directory, VMware, and enterprise storage (EMC).

• Backup Expertise: Proven track record in managing enterprise backup solutions, specifically Veeam
  .

• OS Knowledge: Proficiency in both Linux and Windows Server environments.

Candidates must hold at least one (or more) of the following certifications:

• MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional)

• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)

• VCP (VMware Certified Professional)

• RHCP (Red Hat Certified Professional)

• Methodical & Organized: A highly structured approach to system maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Pragmatic Problem-Solver: Able to diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly to minimize downtime.

• Resilient: Capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

• Quality Focused: A strong commitment to high-quality delivery and attention to the smallest technical details.

• A critical role within a leading player in Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications and tech sector.

• Exposure to top-tier enterprise technologies and large-scale Kingdom-wide projects.

• A competitive salary package and the stability of a major global holding group.