Linux Administrator

Job Title: Linux & Backup Administrator

Department: Information Technology (IT) / Infrastructure Operations

Location: Jeddah______________Job SummaryThe Linux & Backup Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and performance of Linux servers and enterprise backup solutions.

The role ensures high availability, data protection, disaster recovery readiness, and efficient operation of production, development, and testing environments. The administrator will manage Linux operating systems, backup infrastructure, storage integrations, monitoring tools, and recovery processes while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and service level agreements (SLAs).______________Key ResponsibilitiesLinux Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE).
• Perform server provisioning, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, groups, and authentication services.
• Configure and maintain services such as Apache, Nginx, SSH, DNS, NTP, and FTP.
• Troubleshoot Linux OS, network, storage, and application issues.
• Implement security hardening and vulnerability remediation.
• Perform kernel and operating system upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Manage virtualization platforms and cloud-hosted Linux workloads.Backup & Recovery Administration
• Administer enterprise backup solutions such as Commvault, Veeam, NetBackup, Rubrik, or Dell Networker.
• Configure backup policies, schedules, retention periods, and storage targets.
• Monitor backup jobs and resolve backup failures.
• Perform restore operations for files, databases, virtual machines, and applications.
• Conduct periodic backup validation and recovery testing.
• Support Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing activities.
• Ensure backup compliance with business continuity and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize backup performance and storage utilization.Monitoring & Automation
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Monitor infrastructure using tools such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, or SolarWinds.
• Generate operational reports and capacity planning recommendations.
• Maintain documentation for systems, procedures, and recovery processes.Security & Compliance
• Implement Linux security best practices.
• Manage SSL certificates and encryption standards.
• Support security audits and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain backup encryption and data protection controls.______________Required QualificationsEducation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Equivalent practical experience may be considered.Experience
• 3-8 years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise backup platforms.
• Experience supporting production and mission-critical environments.Technical Skills
• Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, SUSE).
• Shell scripting (Bash).
• Python automation.
• Backup technologies (Commvault, Veeam, NetBackup, Rubrik).
• Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, NFS, CIFS).
• VMware, Hyper-V, or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Firewall concepts.
• Monitoring and alerting tools.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes.______________Preferred Certifications
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)
• Commvault Certified Professional
• Veeam VMCE
• ITIL Foundation
• AWS, Azure, or GCP Administrator Certifications