Linux, Storage & Backup Engineer (L2)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Linux, Storage & Backup Engineer (L2) to join a large‑scale UAE Federal Government environment. This hands‑on infrastructure position ensures the resilience, availability and recoverability of critical Linux platforms and enterprise data.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, patch and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Manage software distribution and content through Red Hat Satellite.
• Provision, replicate and plan capacity for SAN/NAS enterprise storage.
• Operate Veritas NetBackup – configure jobs, validate restores, handle encryption and integrity checks.
• Plan and execute Disaster Recovery drills, validating RTO/RPO targets.
• Automate routine tasks using Bash, Python and Ansible.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure incidents and resolve them within SLA commitments.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks and DR/restore reports.
• Support capacity planning, root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience with Linux, enterprise storage and backup operations.
• Strong background in RHEL administration.
• Experience working in an SLA‑driven / ITIL environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English.
• Mandatory certifications: RHCSA and Veritas NetBackup Administrator (or equivalent).

Required skills

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Red Hat Satellite
• SAN/NAS storage technologies
• Veritas NetBackup
• Bash scripting
• Python programming
• Ansible automation
• Disaster Recovery planning and testing