SIEM Administrator

About the Job:
Join Dimension Data, a global innovator in business and technology services, as a SIEM Administrator. In this role, you will be a subject matter expert responsible for delivering enterprise-level IT support and maintenance across various IT services within the organization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include following guidelines and instructions to support the installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of company infrastructure and systems. Junior team members will support you in implementing fixes for identified, less complex issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, test, and maintain new hardware or software to provide new services.
• Perform first-level troubleshooting and system analysis using standard checklists to resolve incidents and ensure system availability.
• Carry out system administration tasks, including configuration, systems monitoring, troubleshooting, and support.
• Test and validate new systems to ensure they meet requested functionality and quality.
• Implement backup and recovery procedures to ensure availability.
• Conduct system monitoring for proactive support by gathering data such as performance metrics and system logs.
• Execute hardware or software upgrades and patch applications.
• Create and manage Incident Management, Change Management, and Request Fulfilment tickets while documenting work results and resolutions.
• Perform other tasks as defined and approved by the leadership team.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• Entry-level knowledge of infrastructure technology and necessary management tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, SQL, ABAB).
• Developing proficiency in troubleshooting and technical understanding.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical content to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ITIL support processes (Incident, Change, and Request Management).
• Ability to analyze information to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCP, A+, Linux+, Microsoft Certified) are beneficial.

Required Experience:

• Entry-level experience in a similar role within an information technology environment.

Work Conditions:
Hybrid, Full-time
Location:
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia