Linux Engineer (Saudi National)

We are partnering with a leading aviation operator at Medina Airport to recruit a skilled Unix/Linux Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, installing, and maintaining mission-critical Unix/Linux systems, storage units, server hardware, and backup solutions across airport terminals. You will ensure 24/7 operational support, maintain high availability, and proactively close security gaps—keeping systems running smoothly and securely.

Key Responsibilities

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  System Design & Deployment

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    Plan, design, install, configure, upgrade, migrate, and maintain Linux servers and automation tools (Debian & Red Hat derivatives, Ansible, Satellite, etc.).

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    Perform feasibility studies to assess Unix/Linux, storage, backup, and virtualization requirements for new airport projects.

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  Infrastructure Management

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    Administer server, storage, and SAN hardware (setup, management, maintenance).

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    Implement and manage virtualization and containerization platforms (VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, etc.).

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  Performance & Availability

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    Monitor system performance; perform tuning to optimize resource utilization and responsiveness.

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    Maintain high availability and redundancy for all business-critical Unix/Linux systems, SAN, backup (Veeam Backup), and VMware environments.

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  Security & Compliance

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    Identify and close security vulnerabilities within scope of internal/external audits.

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    Prepare and enforce Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation.

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    Follow up on licensing and support agreements to ensure compliance.

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  Backup & Disaster Recovery

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    Install, configure, and manage backup systems (Veeam); execute and monitor backup activities.

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    Execute various management tasks and maintain full backup/restore readiness at all times.

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  Capacity Planning & Documentation

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    Conduct long-term hardware/software upgrade planning; prepare annual capacity forecasts.

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    Maintain up-to-date documentation for all Unix/Linux infrastructure, backup procedures, and capacity plans.

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  Continuous Improvement & Support

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    Stay current with emerging technologies; recommend and implement upgrades when needed.

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    Respond rapidly to ad-hoc requests and incident tickets; produce solutions to resolve issues quickly.

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    Execute any additional tasks assigned by your manager, ensuring alignment with the job description.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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  Proven experience (5+ years) in designing, installing, and administering Unix/Linux environments.

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  Hands-on expertise with Debian and Red Hat distributions, Ansible automation, and Satellite.

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  In-depth knowledge of server, storage, and SAN hardware setup, management, and maintenance.

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  Virtualization & Containerization: VMware vSphere/ESXi, OpenShift, Kubernetes, or equivalent platforms.

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  Backup Systems: Experience installing and managing Veeam Backup or similar enterprise backup solutions.

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  Solid understanding of high-availability cluster configuration, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery processes.

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  Strong performance monitoring and system tuning skills (Nagios, Zabbix, or equivalent monitoring tools).

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  Security Focus: Experience identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities; familiarity with ISMS documentation.

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  Excellent troubleshooting and incident‐response abilities; able to produce timely, effective solutions.

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  Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

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  Valid Saudi work authorization with no restrictions (Saudi nationals only).

Why Join

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  High-Impact Role: Directly maintain and improve critical airport infrastructure that supports thousands of passengers daily.

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  Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with modern Linux distributions, automation tools (Ansible, Satellite), virtualization platforms, and enterprise-grade backup systems.

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  Professional Growth: Opportunities to lead feasibility studies, plan capacity growth, and propose technology upgrades.

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  Collaborative Environment: Join a team of experienced engineers, IT specialists, and airport operations professionals committed to excellence and safety.

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  Competitive Package: Attractive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards for Saudi nationals.

Only Saudi nationals will be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial screening and technical assessment.