Suadeo is an independent French software vendor with over 20 years of experience in data solutions. Our flagship product, Suadeo Self Data Services (SDS), is a sovereign and comprehensive data platform offering governance, quality control, analysis, and business value. To support the continued expansion of our cloud-native infrastructure and ensure operational excellence, we are seeking a System Administrator to join our team in Dubai. This role focuses on managing and securing our Linux-based systems and supporting infrastructure services critical to our operations.
Main Responsibilities:
- Linux System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat); apply system updates, patch management, and OS hardening; monitor system performance and optimize server resources; automate recurring tasks using scripts and system tools.
- Infrastructure Services Management: Manage core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP); maintain user access, file systems, and backup routines; configure and maintain system-level firewall and access policies; support application deployment and environment configuration.
- Monitoring & Performance: Set up and maintain system monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana); respond to alerts, analyze logs, and resolve system incidents; perform regular audits and improve infrastructure resilience.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce Linux security best practices; manage SSH key policies, system hardening, and log integrity; support audit readiness and compliance documentation.
- Collaboration & Support: Work closely with DevOps, Network, and Security teams; provide Level 2/3 technical support for infrastructure-related incidents; participate in on-call rotations and planned maintenance windows.
- Documentation & Procedures: Maintain accurate documentation of systems, processes, and configurations; contribute to infrastructure improvement projects and internal standards.
Required Profile:
- Essential Skills: Strong command of Linux system administration (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Red Hat); good understanding of server security, file systems, and permissions; experience with system monitoring and automation tools; familiarity with virtualization and container environments (VMware, Docker, Podman); understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls); scripting skills (bash, Python).
- Nice-to-Have Skills: Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or Kubernetes/OpenShift; experience with Ansible or other infrastructure automation tools.
- Soft Skills: Independent, responsible, and methodical approach to system management; strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive mindset; ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, multicultural team; good written and verbal communication in English.
Why Join Suadeo?
- Be part of a sovereign, fast-growing French tech company with international ambitions.
- Contribute to the backbone of our SDS infrastructure in a modern Linux environment.
- Collaborate with a talented team driving innovation in data and infrastructure platforms.
- Take ownership of key infrastructure components in a security-focused environment.
