85 Linux Engineer jobs in Saudi Arabia

Linux/AIX and container platforms Engineer - Riyadh - Open to Saudi Nationals only

We are working with a leading IT consultancy on hiring for a long-term, full-time role to architect and lead operations infrastructure services for a critical project.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect & manage enterprise Linux (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) systems and AIX (pSeries, LPARs, VIO, PowerVM) platforms.
• Lead virtualization and hybrid infrastructure (KVM/VMware) operations.
• Automate OS deployments, patching & configurations using Ansible, SaltStack.
• Integrate systems with security/compliance tools (CIS hardening, SIEM).
• Analyze performance bottlenecks, lead DR failover/failback exercises.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, runbooks, CMDB integrity.

Qualifications & skills required

• 6+ yrs infra experience, 2+ yrs in a similar role.
• Extensive Linux internals, kernel tuning expertise.
• Deep AIX experience (PowerHA, PowerVM, NIM, VIO).
• Experience with virtualization (KVM/VMware), hybrid IT environments.
• Proficient in automation (Ansible, SaltStack).

Pay range and compensation package

Attractive salary package + health insurance for family + schooling allowance + Access to millions of Linkedin and Udemy courses

If you have strong Linux/AIX background and ready to take a pivotal role in infrastructure transformation, send us CV and let's connect

Associate Manager- Linux/AIX and container platforms Riyadh - Open to Saudi Nationals only

We are working with a leading IT consultancy on urgent hiring for a long-term, full-time role to architect and lead operations infrastructure services for a critical project.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect & manage enterprise Linux (RHEL, CentOS, SUSE) systems and AIX (pSeries, LPARs, VIO, PowerVM) platforms.
• Lead virtualization and hybrid infrastructure (KVM/VMware) operations.
• Automate OS deployments, patching & configurations using Ansible, SaltStack.
• Integrate systems with security/compliance tools (CIS hardening, SIEM).
• Analyze performance bottlenecks, lead DR failover/failback exercises.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, runbooks, CMDB integrity.

Qualifications & skills required

• 6+ yrs infra experience, 2+ yrs in a similar role.
• Extensive Linux internals, kernel tuning expertise.
• Deep AIX experience (PowerHA, PowerVM, NIM, VIO).
• Experience with virtualization (KVM/VMware), hybrid IT environments.
• Proficient in automation (Ansible, SaltStack).

Pay range and compensation package

Attractive salary package + health insurance for family + schooling allowance + Access to millions of Linkedin and Udemy courses

Interview process

The interview process consists of two steps only, with an immediate start date.

If you have strong Linux/AIX background and ready to take a pivotal role in infrastructure transformation, send us CV and let's connect.

Job Requirements:

1. Academic Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in managing and administering Linux systems.
• Professional Certifications (preferred):
• Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC).
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• CompTIA Linux+ or equivalent.

2. Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian).
• Proficiency in applying updates and upgrades to systems on a regular basis to ensure stability and security.
• Ability to create and manage scheduled tasks to improve system performance and optimize resources.
• Experience with reviewing and analyzing server logs to identify issues and perform necessary corrections.
• Ability to manage access permissions and security configurations within Linux systems on a regular basis.
• Experience in high-availability system management and troubleshooting performance issues.
• Familiarity with automation tools for systems administration (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of server monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) for system performance and availability monitoring.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and applications (SSH, NFS, FTP, DNS, DHCP).

3. Key Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and perform preventive maintenance on Linux operating systems to ensure server stability.
• Implement necessary updates and upgrades on systems in accordance with a well-defined plan.
• Review server logs regularly and perform corrective actions to maintain system integrity.
• Create and execute scheduled tasks to improve system performance and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage and update access permissions for system security on a periodic basis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Linux systems in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with other technical teams to ensure system availability and optimal performance.

4. Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

High Performance Computing

Position Objective

The HPC Systems Engineer will design, deploy, and optimise high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and GPU-enabled servers to support compute-intensive workloads in a cutting-edge environment. This role focuses on delivering robust, secure, and high-performing systems to empower researchers, data scientists, and engineers, ensuring seamless operation of HPC infrastructure while aligning with organisational goals and compliance standards.

Job Description and Responsibilities.

• Design, deploy, and maintain HPC clusters and GPU-enabled servers for compute-intensive workloads, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Administer and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in production environments to ensure stability and uptime.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python) for system provisioning, configuration management, and patching.
• Manage job scheduling systems (e.g., Slurm, PBS, LSF) and parallel file systems (e.g., Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFS) for efficient workload distribution.
• Configure and optimise GPU workloads using NVIDIA CUDA or ROCm in HPC/AI environments.
• Collaborate with researchers, data scientists, and engineering teams to fine-tune workloads and enhance system performance.
• Ensure system security, stability, and compliance with organisational policies through proactive measures.
• Monitor system health, analyse performance metrics, and conduct capacity planning to meet future demands.
• Provide technical support, comprehensive documentation, and user training for HPC/GPU systems to enable seamless user experience

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in HPC systems administration or related roles, with expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Lin
• Proficiency in automation scripting (Ansible, Bash, Python) and managing job schedulers (Slurm, PBS, LSF) and parallel file systems (Lustre, GPFS, BeeGFs)
• Hands-on experience with GPU workload configuration (NVIDIA CUDA, ROCm) in HPC/AI environments
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or higher certification is preferred.
• Experience in academic, research, or enterprise-scale HPC environments, with exposure to cloud-based HPC platforms (e.g., AWS ParallelCluster, Azure CycleCloud)
• Familiarity with AI/ML workflows and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) in GPU environments is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills to support cross-functional teams.

Senior Linux Administrator and AIX System Administrator

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Senior Linux & AIX System Administrator for a client in Riyadh, KSA. Kindly review the job requirements below. Your immediate application will enable us to place you successfully.

• 5+ years in Linux and AIX administration, ideally in banking/finance, with expertise in server management, updates, performance monitoring, and security.
• Skilled in shell scripting, automation (Ansible, Puppet), virtualization, and cloud services.
• Proficient in Linux distributions (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and AIX, with strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, security).
• Prior experience in maintaining documentation and ensuring system security and compliance.
• Experience managing SARIE structure, satellite servers, and Red Hat Identity Management (IdM).

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field
• Certification in RHCE or IBM Certified System Administrator – AIX would be preferred

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. Our in-depth technical knowledge and broad experience of working with world-class companies enable organizations to leverage our capabilities in developing winning strategies and cost-effective solutions.

We are a UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

• Winner of the Entrepreneur 360 Award (2019).
• IAOP Award; Ranked in the top 100 internationally.
• Arthur Lawrence ranked within the Inc 5000 twice in 2016 and 2017 as one of the fastest Growing companies of America.
• Named one of the top ten fastest-growing businesses in Houston in 2016.
• Ranked 25th in the HBJ s Fast 100 Private Companies Award in 2017.

We rely on the seven core values that we believe enable us to deliver quality for our consultants and clients: Education, Integrity, Value Creation, Collaboration, Best Client, Best People, and Stewardship. Through strict adherence to these core values, we have achieved success beyond all documented forecasts and anticipation.

We are HCLTech,
one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 219,000+ people across 54 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud.

The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be.

We are on the lookout for a highly talented and self-motivated
Linux - L2 IMS Engineer (Banking)
to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Location - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Visa Sponsorship is available for candidates interested in relocating to Riyadh

Key Responsibilities:

Own L2-level operations for Linux within a highly regulated banking estate, ensuring availability, performance, security, audit readiness, and rapid recovery as per RTO/RPO.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Provide L2-level support for Unix in a mission-critical banking environment.
• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, SWIFT, and local banking regulator requirements.
• Operate under ITIL processes (Incident/Change/Problem/Knowledge).
• Maintain high availability, performance, and security; participate in DR/BCP drills.
• Own complex incident troubleshooting and approved changes for the platform.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring incidents; implement permanent fixes.
• Tune configurations and schedule jobs to improve performance and reliability.
• Coordinate vendor TAC cases and firmware/patch planning; validate after-change health.

**Required Tools & Technologies:**

• ITSM (ServiceNow/BMC), monitoring (Grafana/Prometheus), vendor admin tools

**Relevant Certifications:**

• ITIL Foundation

**Experience Requirements:**

• 3–5 years in administration and change/incident ownership for the platform in banking.

**Soft Skills & Banking Behaviors:**

• Clear communication with operations, security, audit, and business stakeholders.

• Evidence-driven troubleshooting; strong documentation and runbook hygiene.

• Ownership mindset with 24x7 support readiness and on-call rotation participation.

Why Us: -

We are one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world, with offices in 50+ countries across the globe and 219,000 employees,

• Our company is extremely diverse with 165 nationalities represented.
• We offer the opportunity to work with colleagues across the globe.
• We offer a virtual-first work environment, promoting a good work-life integration and real flexibility.
• We offer comprehensive benefits for all employees.
• We are a certified great place to work and a top employer in 17 countries, offering a positive work environment that values employee recognition and respect.

Equality & Opportunity for All: -

Representing 165 nationalities across the globe, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law.

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This is a full-time on-site role for a System Administrator at FutureSoft in Riyadh Region. The System Administrator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks including system administration, troubleshooting, technical support, network administration, and information technology management.

• System Administration, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support skills
• Network Administration and Information Technology expertise
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• MS Exchange (Must)
• MS Active Directory (Must)
• Day to day administration activities for Exchange, AD and Windows Servers in a datacenter.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for Exchange, AD and Windows Servers.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

The ideal candidate will design, organize, and modify the company's computer systems. This individual will evaluate and assess systems to ensure they are operating effectively. Based on assessments, this individual will harness collected knowledge and make adjustments to existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain system efficiency
• Ensure system design allows all components to work together properly
• Make recommendations for upgrades
• Evaluate and modify system performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
• 2+ years' experience as System Administrator
• System Engineer certification
• Strong analytical skills

About The Role
We are looking for a
System Administrator
to manage and secure access to all tools, platforms, and systems across Tarmeez Capital . You will be responsible for
user provisioning, access control, and security management
for our data, tech, and product teams.

This role is critical to ensuring that our systems remain secure, compliant, and well-organized. Enabling our engineers, analysts, and product teams to move fast without compromising safety or structure.

You'll own the
onboarding and offboarding process
, manage
sysadmin accounts
, and act as the
gatekeeper for infrastructure access,
from cloud environments and databases to VPNs and internal applications.

Key Responsibility

• Manage and administer user access across all systems including cloud platforms, VPNs, databases, and internal tools.
• Own and continuously improve the onboarding and offboarding process to ensure secure and efficient access control.
• Maintain and monitor system accounts, roles, and permissions for engineering, data, and product teams.
• Work closely with team leads to create, audit, and revoke access based on role-based access control (RBAC) policies.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of all systems, credentials, and access policies.
• Oversee cloud platform access management (GCP, AWS, or Azure), including IAM configuration and audit logging.
• Manage database access (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Configure and maintain VPN and secure networking tools
• Support security audits, ensure compliance with company IT policies, and
• implement best practices in identity management.

Requirements

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system administration, IT operations, or infrastructure management.
• Experience managing cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Oracle, etc) and configuring IAM roles and policies.
• Familiarity with SSO and identity providers such as Google Workspace, Okta, etc .
• Familiarity with database access management (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with VPN tools such as Tailscale, WireGuard, etc.
• Experience managing SaaS tools and internal platforms (e.g., Slack, Jira, GitHub, etc).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and identity management (SSO, MFA, RBAC).
• Understanding of data governance, access logs, and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable with Linux environments, command-line tools, and shell scripting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.