Linux Engineer

**Job Information**:
Date Opened
- 06/04/2025

Job Type
- Full time

Industry
- Technology

City
- Madinah

Country
- Saudi Arabia

Zip/Postal Code
- 20012

Number of Positions
- 1

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**
- Plan, design, install, configure, upgrade, migrate, and maintain Linux servers and automation tools (Debian & Red Hat derivatives, Ansible, Satellite, etc.).
- Perform feasibility studies to assess Unix/Linux, storage, backup, and virtualization requirements for new airport projects.
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Infrastructure Management**
- Administer server, storage, and SAN hardware (setup, management, maintenance).
- Implement and manage virtualization and containerization platforms (VMware, OpenShift, Kubernetes, etc.).
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Performance & Availability**
- Monitor system performance; perform tuning to optimize resource utilization and responsiveness.
- 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**
- Identify and close security vulnerabilities within scope of internal/external audits.
- Prepare and enforce Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation.
- Follow up on licensing and support agreements to ensure compliance.
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Backup & Disaster Recovery**
- Install, configure, and manage backup systems (Veeam); execute and monitor backup activities.
- Execute various management tasks and maintain full backup/restore readiness at all times.
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Capacity Planning & Documentation**
- Conduct long-term hardware/software upgrade planning; prepare annual capacity forecasts.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for all Unix/Linux infrastructure, backup procedures, and capacity plans.
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Continuous Improvement & Support**
- Stay current with emerging technologies; recommend and implement upgrades when needed.
- Respond rapidly to ad-hoc requests and incident tickets; produce solutions to resolve issues quickly.
- Execute any additional tasks assigned by your manager, ensuring alignment with the job description.

**Requirements**:

- To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

- 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.
- Solid understanding of high-availability cluster configuration, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery processes.
- 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.
- Excellent troubleshooting and incident‐response abilities; able to produce timely, effective solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
- 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.