System Administrator

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: LP127-1888

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company
Established in 1979 the company is a Leading international corporations operating in the field of manufacturing/retailing
They also have considerable investments in the real estate industry in Saudi Arabia, Europe, Asia, the United States and China. In addition to investment in private property in Europe, Asia, Middle East (Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, India, China and Korea) through the private property fund or direct investment. It has as well investments in the stock market in 25 countries.

They are currently looking to recruit System Administrator for their office in Riyadh

Duties & Responsibilities
• Plan, implement, oversee and maintain server and network infrastructures and projects.
• Design, install and configure internal and customer facing servers, network devices and firewalls.
• Proactively manage and maintain server, network and firewall systems
• Administer and support core Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix and VMware technologies
• Develop and implement project plans, risk assessments and contingency plans
• Design and implement monitoring, configuration management and reporting functions that will make a hands-off environment
• Define and document best practices and support procedures
• Provide after-hours support for Infrastructure related emergencies as well occasional weekend maintenance
• Maintain inventory and asset configuration documentation
• Assist with hardware, firewall, telecom and software vendor evaluation, recommendation and negotiations
• Mentor / cross train team members on existing and new technologies
• To provide telephone, e-mail and remote support to all IT users, solving their problems and providing procedural documentation as required.
• Carry out special tasks at Management's direction
• System monitoring
• New accounts set-up and active directory administration
• Design new computer systems system and server performance
• Run reports on system performance for team and wider organization
• Optimize processes and lead process improvement
• Manage staff and user credentials and frameworks
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Create and implement training for staff
• Coordinate and provide support for Firewall and network system
• Ensure systems are secure and protected from breach or viruses
• Risk mitigation planning

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.
• Microsoft Certification (MCSE) or equivalent certification in relevant programs desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server (2008/2012) /desktop Operating Systems (8/10)
• Managing in excess of 50 Windows Server infrastructure
• Managing deployments/rollouts
• Managing large scale Citrix/2X/Terminal Server installations
• Managing server virtualization technologies like VMWare Server/ESX or Microsoft HyperV/Virtual Server
• A solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking
• Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional -CCNA/ CCNP MCITP Server
• Group Policy design and configuration
• Microsoft IIS administration and configuration
• Migration of Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2016
• Firewall administrator
• Linux/Solaris administration
• Active Directory/LDAP user and group administration
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues including back bone infrastructure issues
• LAN Routing and Switching design, configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, IP Subnetting, 802.1Qtrunks)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Must be organized and have the ability to manage projects of varying length
• Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently
• Must be a team player.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions: