Senior System Administrator

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Abunayyan Holding is a leading Saudi Arabian conglomerate with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors, including water, energy, and telecommunications. Established in 1955, the company is committed to innovation and excellence, providing sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its customers and contribute to the development of the Kingdom. With a strong emphasis on quality and efficiency, Abunayyan Holding plays a crucial role in shaping the future of various industries in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

At Abunayyan Holding, we foster a dynamic and forward-thinking culture where talent thrives. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a company that values expertise, collaboration, and impactful contributions—helping to build infrastructure, enhance lives, and redefine industry standards.

If you’re looking to grow your career with a company that combines heritage with innovation, Abunayyan Holding is where your skills will make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a Senior System Administrator responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, and administration of Enterprise Systems, including Application Servers, Database Servers, Backup Solutions, and Enterprise‑Level Storage. This role requires a focus on ensuring reliability, stability, and security while maintaining continuity of services.

• Oversee daily operations of the Enterprise Systems Infrastructure to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain accurate inventories of hardware, software, and firmware.
• Assist the Lead Systems Administrator in managing daily operations and activities.
• Contribute to job enhancement initiatives and role enrichment.
• Provide troubleshooting support to end‑users and System Support Administrators for Enterprise Systems.
• Identify and resolve problems, incidents, and errors within designated domains, sharing knowledge with the team as needed.
• Enforce the Acceptable Usage Policy relevant to the assigned domain.
• Ensure availability of services within the Enterprise Systems Infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain documentation and records related to configurations (both logical and physical).
• Comply with and implement relevant policies, including the Information Systems Security Policy.
• Manage routine and ad‑hoc preventive maintenance activities, including OS patches and security updates.
• Oversee User Profile Management and Service Accounts, including creation, deletion, modification, access control, and quota management.
• Execute the Patch Management Process for relevant domains.
• Conduct server audits in alignment with approved audit scopes (internal/external).
• Implement the pre‑approved Disaster Recovery Plan and Backup Plans for Enterprise Systems.
• Perform scheduled restore activities to ensure backup integrity.
• Manage backup media and handle related tasks for designated domains.
• Execute Services Restoration activities in disaster scenarios, conducting Root‑Cause Analysis (RCA) of incidents and ensuring permanent fixes are deployed.
• Conduct the Backup Management process, including backups and restorations for Servers, Storage, Applications, and Databases.
• Perform planned drill tests for relevant domains and document results.
• Monitor user issues and provide timely resolutions.

• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Systems Administration (e.g., Microsoft) and Storage Management Solutions (e.g., EMC, HP), including Clustering Technologies (e.g., Microsoft Cluster) and SAN/NAS Technologies.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Enterprise Systems.
• Graduate degree in Computer Science or Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE, MCSA, MCTIP, and SAN Storage are required. Additional certifications in SharePoint, MS‑SQL, Anti‑Spam, Antivirus, and Backup Solutions are a plus.
• Ability to manage and guide personnel through problem resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with a soft‑spoken demeanor.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Oil and Gas