Senior System Admin

Job Title: Senior System Administrator

Department: IT
Location: El Sheikh Zayed, Giza
Reporting To: Infrastructure Head
Direct Reports: N/A

Job Purpose

The Senior System Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s IT infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, performance, security, and reliability of systems across on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on virtualization, Windows & Linux servers, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Systems Management

Design, deploy, and manage virtualized environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
Install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux servers.
Monitor system performance and optimize configurations to ensure efficiency and stability.
Ensure systems are updated with the latest patches, upgrades, and security updates.

Active Directory & Identity Management

Manage Active Directory services, including user accounts, group policies, and permissions.
Maintain secure access controls and directory services best practices.

Cloud & Microsoft Services

Manage and administer Microsoft Azure services, including provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.
Administer and support Microsoft Office 365 services to ensure optimal performance and user accessibility.

Security, Backup & Recovery

Implement and maintain security controls, antivirus solutions, and access management policies.
Develop, manage, and test backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and integrity.

Database Administration

Manage and support MS SQL databases, including configuration, performance tuning, and backup strategies.

Documentation & Collaboration

Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.
Collaborate with other IT teams to support applications and infrastructure services.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.

Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and system issues on time.
Provide advanced technical support to ensure minimal downtime.

Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, with strong exposure to virtualization, Windows, Linux, Azure, and Office 365.
Certifications (Preferred):