About the Job:
The company is an independent French software vendor with over 20 years of experience in data solutions. Our flagship product, the company Self Data Services (SDS), is a sovereign and comprehensive data platform offering governance, quality control, analysis, and business value.
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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 Enterprise Linux)
- 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 rules 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 system audits and enhance infrastructure resilience
Security & Compliance
- Implement and enforce Linux security best practices
- Manage SSH key policies, OS hardening measures, and log integrity
- Support audit readiness and documentation of compliance requirements
Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with DevOps, Network, and Security teams
- Provide Level 2/3 technical support for infrastructure-related issues
- Participate in on-call rotations and planned maintenance windows
Documentation & Procedures
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of systems, processes, and configurations
- Contribute to infrastructure improvement initiatives 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)
Why Join the company?
- 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
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time
