System Administrator

ABOUT SUADEO

Suadeo is a French software company that offers a Self BI Platform to empower users with data autonomy and analytics capabilities. The Suadeo Self BI Platform combines Data Governance and DataViz to enable non-IT users to conduct data analysis, exchange data flows, catalog, and share insights seamlessly. Headquartered in Ivry sur Seine, France, Suadeo serves clients across various industries in both the public and private sectors.

Location: Sonorbi/Suadeo: Office, Dubai

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

IT Operations & Daily Maintenance

1. Monitor infrastructure health: servers, storage, virtual machines (VMs), containers, and services.
2. Handle incidents and service requests received on helpdesk.
3. Perform routine maintenance, patching, and updates for both Windows and Linux systems.
4. Ensure backup integrity and perform restoration activities when necessary.
5. Maintain up-to-date documentation for standard procedures and troubleshooting guides.

Server & Desktop Administration

1. Manage and support Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server/Desktop (10/11) environments.
2. Administer user accounts, Active Directory (AD), Group Policies (GPOs), and system security.
3. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, operating system, and application-level issues.
4. Maintain file servers, shared folders, and endpoint security tools.

Virtualization & Container Infrastructure

1. Operate and maintain VMware vSphere environments (vCenter, ESXi).
2. Support container workloads on Red Hat OpenShift: deployment, monitoring, log analysis.
3. Provision and manage virtual machines, templates, and snapshots.

Cloud Platform Support

1. Provide operational support across Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon AWS.
2. Assist with provisioning, monitoring, and maintaining cloud-based services and resources.
3. Participate in hybrid cloud operations and support automation/migration initiatives.

Automation & Monitoring

1. Use scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate recurring administrative tasks.
2. Monitor infrastructure with tools like Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or cloud-native alternatives.
3. Configure alerts and build proactive response workflows for issue resolution.

Network & Security Operations

1. Collaborate on configuring firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, and core network services (DNS, DHCP).
2. Support vulnerability management, patching, and security policy enforcement.
3. Help implement endpoint protection solutions and assist with audits or compliance checks.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications Must-Have

1. 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in an IT Operations role.
2. Proficient in managing Linux and Windows Server/Desktop environments.
3. Practical experience with VMware vSphere and at least one cloud provider (Azure, GCP, or AWS).
4. Strong understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, VPN).
5. Ability to write and use scripts in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.

Qualifications Nice-to-Have

1. Experience with Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes environments.
2. Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible or Terraform.
3. Exposure to enterprise backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault).
4. Relevant certifications: VCP, RHCSA, Azure Administrator Associate, or similar.

ABOUT YOU:

1. Excellent problem-solving and incident handling capabilities.
2. Strong self-management and organizational skills.
3. Clear communication and good technical documentation practices.
4. Customer-focused with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree (Bac +5) in computer science or equivalent.

WHAT WE OFFER:

1. An international and multicultural environment with the opportunity to work in one of the IT sector's most exciting and interesting growth areas.
2. Opportunities to gain responsibility, dedication, and skill development with our Suadeo expert team.
3. The chance to gain valuable technical, project management and communication skills.
4. Competitive compensation and benefits package: base salary, housing allowance, annual flight ticket home, 22 working days vacation days per year, one of the best medical insurances in GCC.