
Lawazem
System Administrator
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 31/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
16/04/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
31/05/2026
Job description
The System Administrator at LAWAZEM is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of the organizationās servers and IT infrastructure across multiple locations including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. The role involves installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware and software, ensuring optimal system performance and operational continuity. The System Admin manages user accounts and access rights in compliance with security policies and implements security measures to safeguard sensitive information and IT systems. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring high availability of IT services. The role performs regular system backups, ensures data integrity and availability, and maintains comprehensive documentation of system configurations and operational procedures. The System Administrator collaborates with IT teams and stakeholders to support, improve, and optimize IT infrastructure and services. The role also involves staying updated with emerging IT trends and technologies to recommend system improvements and upgrades. Additionally, the position prepares system performance reports and project status updates for management. The role requires strong expertise in operating systems including Windows and Linux, network management, virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, database management, backup solutions, cybersecurity practices, and IT infrastructure operations. The System Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring secure, stable, and efficient IT operations within a distributed organizational environment.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain server hardware and software to ensure reliable and efficient IT infrastructure performance across the organization
- Manage user accounts, access rights, and authentication systems in compliance with organizational security policies and governance standards
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and troubleshoot technical problems to ensure optimal system availability and operational continuity
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive information, systems, and networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats
- Perform regular system backups and ensure data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery readiness across IT systems
- Document system configurations, procedures, and technical processes to ensure operational continuity and knowledge transfer within IT teams
- Collaborate with IT departments and stakeholders to support, maintain, and improve IT systems, infrastructure, and services
- Prepare system performance reports and project status updates while recommending improvements and upgrades based on IT trends and system analysis
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelorās degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Demonstrate minimum of 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator or in a similar IT infrastructure role
- Possess strong knowledge of operating systems including Windows and Linux environments
- Demonstrate experience in network management, IT infrastructure administration, and system security management
- Show familiarity with virtualization technologies including VMware and Hyper-V environments
- Demonstrate knowledge of database management systems and backup and recovery solutions
- Possess strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills in IT systems environments
- Hold Microsoft certifications such as Azure, Windows Server, or related IT infrastructure certifications