System Administrator

About the role

Our client seeks a hands‑on System & Application Administrator to support deployment, configuration and ongoing operation of mission‑critical transportation software platforms across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade and monitor transportation software platforms in physical, cloud, IaaS and PaaS environments.
• Deploy and support applications on traditional servers and modern micro‑services architectures.
• Provide second‑line technical support for live, mission‑critical systems, investigating faults, alerts and performance issues.
• Support integrations between central applications and other ITS, traffic management and mobility systems.
• Write scripts and automate recurring administration, monitoring and testing activities using Ansible or similar tools.
• Collaborate with project teams on solution design, deployment and system integration, and deliver technical support and training to customers and partners.

Required profile

• 3–5+ years experience supporting operational software systems within ITS, traffic management, tolling, smart mobility or related transportation technology.
• Strong Windows and Linux/Unix knowledge with experience deploying, configuring and troubleshooting server‑based applications.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel when required.

Required skills

• PowerShell, Shell/Bash, Windows Batch scripting.
• Ansible automation.
• Git version control.
• Micro‑services, CI/CD concepts.
• SQL/database knowledge.
• Experience with cloud environments, IaaS and PaaS platforms.