17 Linux Administrator jobs in Qatar

Job Description

We are currently looking for Linux and WebLogic Administrator for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of proven work experience as a Linux Engineer/Administrator.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in WebLogic.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Linux Administrator.

Domain: Bank

Terms and Conditions:

Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)

• Executive

• Full-time

• Information Technology
• IT Services and IT Consulting

A skilled System Engineer / Administrator is required to manage, maintain, and secure enterprise-grade server and operating system environments. This role includes second and third-level technical support, proactive systems monitoring, user and security administration, and implementation of best practices across on-premises and cloud environments. The successful candidate will also be involved in project work, system upgrades, scripting, and capacity planning to ensure optimal service delivery and business continuity.

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for server, OS, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage and maintain physical and virtual server environments, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and associated hardware.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to network devices (e.g., switches, WAPs), storage (CIFS shares), and system services.
• Administer Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and permissions.

• Provide support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Perform Azure administration tasks such as user management, role-based access, and service configurations.
• Support SMTP gateway servers, email security appliances, and capacity planning for email infrastructure.

• Conduct system and security audits regularly.
• Administer security policies and manage security-related activities.
• Identify and respond proactively to security vulnerabilities or violations.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

• Monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify issues.
• Perform patches, upgrades, and maintenance following change management procedures.
• Develop and document system maintenance and security procedures.

• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks, improving operational efficiency.
• Use scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash for system administration tasks.

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support activities related to business resumption and emergency operations.

• Manage releases and configurations.
• Recommend service improvements and evaluate new technologies.
• Test and validate new hardware and software.
• Document system architecture, procedures, and incident resolutions.

• Maintain vendor relationships and support agreements.
• Track software licenses, renewals, and compliance.

• Extensive experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and patch management skills.
• Hands-on Azure administration and Exchange Online experience.
• Scripting expertise in PowerShell and Bash for automation.
• Knowledge of security protocols, incident response, and compliance standards.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and enterprise hardware.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft 365 Certified, Security+ and other relevant platform certifications.

A skilled System Engineer / Administrator is required to manage, maintain, and secure enterprise-grade server and operating system environments. This role includes second and third-level technical support, proactive systems monitoring, user and security administration, and implementation of best practices across on-premises and cloud environments. The successful candidate will also be involved in project work, system upgrades, scripting, and capacity planning to ensure optimal service delivery and business continuity.

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for server, OS, and infrastructure-related issues.
• Manage and maintain physical and virtual server environments, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and associated hardware.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to network devices (e.g., switches, WAPs), storage (CIFS shares), and system services.
• Administer Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, and permissions.

• Provide support for Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
• Perform Azure administration tasks such as user management, role-based access, and service configurations.
• Support SMTP gateway servers, email security appliances, and capacity planning for email infrastructure.

• Conduct system and security audits regularly.
• Administer security policies and manage security-related activities.
• Identify and respond proactively to security vulnerabilities or violations.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

• Monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify issues.
• Perform patches, upgrades, and maintenance following change management procedures.
• Develop and document system maintenance and security procedures.

• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks, improving operational efficiency.
• Use scripting languages like PowerShell or Bash for system administration tasks.

• Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Support activities related to business resumption and emergency operations.

• Manage releases and configurations.
• Recommend service improvements and evaluate new technologies.
• Test and validate new hardware and software.
• Document system architecture, procedures, and incident resolutions.

• Maintain vendor relationships and support agreements.
• Track software licenses, renewals, and compliance.

• Extensive experience with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and patch management skills.
• Hands-on Azure administration and Exchange Online experience.
• Scripting expertise in PowerShell and Bash for automation.
• Knowledge of security protocols, incident response, and compliance standards.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and enterprise hardware.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft 365 Certified, Security+ and other relevant platform certifications.

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We are seeking a systems software engineer passionate about software quality, Ubuntu, and the open source community, to join the Ubuntu Release Engineering team as we expand the set of open source packages we fully support and secure.

We see release engineering as a first class engineering practice and are looking for people who can bring deep engineering insights to automation, testing capabilities, reporting and data analytics, as well as run processes in partnership with Canonical and community teams.

Ubuntu strives to deliver the latest-best free software components, in an easy to use and highly reliable form. We build on the technical excellence of Debian and bring additional focus and shape to the solutions we offer the industry.

As an Ubuntu Release Engineer, you must be passionate about the future of Ubuntu, about quality and continuous integration and testing. You will work closely with multiple teams at the heart of Ubuntu and drive quality excellence. You will work closely with the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations team and put in place metrics for quality. You will research existing issues, troubleshoot and resolve problems, and identify opportunities for improvement and communicate them to the rest of the organization to drive the overall quality of Ubuntu. This is a great opportunity to start and progress your career in the QA domain.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

• Monitor indicators of quality across the Ubuntu ecosystem and products
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Ubuntu Desktop, Ubuntu Server and Ubuntu Core
• Enhance our continuous integration to guard Ubuntu image, release and package quality
• Report on KPIs and analytical insights
• Empower other teams for better planning and constant quality improvements
• Develop, enhance and automate test cases, from unit tests to end-to-end multi machine workloads
• Work from home with international travel twice a year, for events up to two weeks long
  
  

• A strong software engineering, Linux, and open source background
• In-depth knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
• Experience with C/C++
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience working with others to identify, isolate and resolve issues
• Experience with quality processes and continuous integration tools
• Experience working in an agile development environment
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues from your team and others
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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