Systems Administrator – UNIX and Storage (Linux)

About the role

We are seeking a Systems Administrator with strong UNIX/Linux and storage expertise to support our banking clients in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, and security of mission‑critical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain UNIX/Linux servers.
• Administer enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and manage LVM and file systems (ext4, XFS, Btrfs).
• Monitor system health and performance using tools such as top, iostat, vmstat, and sar.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and data integrity strategies.
• Apply security hardening, patch management, and enforce compliance standards.
• Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and storage issues.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience administering UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience in the banking domain.
• Ability to work under urgent requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with enterprise storage (SAN/NAS) and LVM.

Required skills

• UNIX/Linux server administration
• LVM
• SAN/NAS storage management
• File systems: ext4, XFS, Btrfs
• Performance monitoring tools: top, iostat, vmstat, sar
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Security hardening and patch management
• Scripting: Bash, Python, Ansible