Linux System Engineer

Riyadh Tax Free29 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Job Title L Linux Systems Engineer / Junior DevOps Engineer Job Overview : We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer / Junior DevOps Engineer to support, administer, and maintain Linux-based systems and virtualized infrastructure across both production and non-production environments. The role focuses on ensuring system stability, availability, performance, and security through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution. The position also supports automation and DevOps-oriented practices , contributing to scripting, configuration management, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, network, and application teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure IT operations. Key Responsibilities : • Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux servers (CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, SUSE), including user management, services, patching, and performance monitoring. • Install, configure, and troubleshoot server hardware , including RAID configuration and related infrastructure components. • Support virtualization platforms (VMware and/or Proxmox), including VM provisioning, snapshots, and performance troubleshooting. • Perform log analysis and first-level diagnostics to resolve incidents and identify root causes; escalate issues effectively when required. • Develop and maintain Bash scripts and support automation workflows using Git/GitLab . • Contribute to automation and DevOps initiatives; exposure to Ansible is considered an advantage. • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support system reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Education Qualification: • Bachelor's Degree in: • Computer Science • Information Technology • Computer Engineering or a related field • Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered. Certifications (Preferrable) : • Linux Certification (RHCSA or equivalent) – Preferred • Virtualization certification (VMware / Proxmox) – Advantage • Automation / DevOps fundamentals – Advantage • Database fundamentals (MySQL / MSSQL) – Advantage • Networking fundamentals (IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs) – Advantage Techinical Competencies : • Linux administration (CentOS, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, SUSE) • Server hardware and RAID configuration/troubleshooting • Virtualization platforms (VMware or Proxmox) • Databases: MySQL, MSSQL • Networking fundamentals: IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, routing concepts • Git / GitLab • Bash scripting • Automation tools (Ansible – advantage) • Log analysis and first-level diagnostics • System services: SSH, NTP, DNS, DHCP • Interest in Docker and DevOps practices is a plus