Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates Satellite Communications, Geospatial Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence capabilities to enhance life on Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42 is committed to innovating for a better future by making space technology more accessible and redefining the use of space-derived data.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Manage, maintain, and optimize Unix-based systems and infrastructure.
- Perform system administration, performance tuning, automation, and ensure high availability of mission-critical environments.
- Install, configure, and maintain Unix servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Oracle Linux, Sun Solaris) in both physical and virtualized environments.
- Conduct system monitoring, log analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system and application issues.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, and security policies to maintain system integrity and compliance.
- Implement patch management, upgrades, and system backups according to organizational policies.
- Manage essential network services such as DNS, NTP, SSH, FTP, and Central Time & Frequency Systems.
- Develop and maintain automation solutions to optimize infrastructure performance and ensure Disaster Recovery (DR) site readiness.
- Collaborate with application, network, and security teams for optimal performance and stability.
- Maintain and update system documentation, configuration details, and operational procedures.
- Support virtualization environments including VMware, KVM, and Proxmox.
- Work with containerization platforms like Docker and Kubernetes and support Java-based applications.
- Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 support of critical systems and scheduled maintenance activities.
- Contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of system enhancement and infrastructure upgrade projects.
- Provide end-to-end support for mission-critical satellite applications, coordinating with vendors and various NOCs for issue resolution.
- Support operational applications on backend servers and clients, including performing preventive maintenance, analyzing system alarms, and resolving root causes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
- RedHat Linux/Unix Administration Certification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Unix system administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/SUSE/Solaris).
- Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system recovery skills.
- Hands-on knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring tasks.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox).
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes environments.
- Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and secure remote connectivity.
- Working knowledge of Windows AD, DNS, HTTP/s, SSH, LDAP, etc.
- Experience with backup and recovery solutions.
- Exposure to Satellite Ground Systems or mission-critical applications is an advantage.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a 24/7 operational support environment and under pressure.
Language Requirements: [Not specified]
