About the Role
Fakeeh Care Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented IT Infrastructure Administrator to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for an individual looking to build a career in IT infrastructure management within a leading healthcare organization.
The IT Infrastructure Administrator will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing the group's server, storage, virtualization, and network environments. The role ensures optimal performance, availability, and security across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage server, storage, virtualization, and network environments, including on-premises and cloud solutions.
- Continuously monitor system performance, capacity, and availability to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure automation, configuration management, and monitoring solutions.
- Administer and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent technologies.
- Deploy and manage workloads in cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP, focusing on cost efficiency and security.
- Configure and troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), firewalls, load balancers, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and routing protocols.
- Collaborate with security teams to implement and enforce best practices, including system patching, access control, and compliance adherence.
- Implement and manage backup solutions, replication strategies, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
- Actively participate in business continuity planning and disaster recovery exercises.
- Work with application, database administration (DBA), and support teams to deliver reliable IT services.
- Maintain detailed and up-to-date infrastructure documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and architecture diagrams.
- Perform other assigned duties within the scope of the job description.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Proficiency in managing Windows and Linux servers, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
- A strong understanding of networking concepts, including VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing.
- Demonstrated skill in managing storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience with monitoring tools and automation technologies like PowerShell, Bash, or Ansible.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on maintaining high availability and security.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to thrive in fast-paced environments.
- A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Excellent command of oral and written English; proficiency in Arabic is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Server Administration (Windows/Linux)
- Active Directory Management
- Virtualization Platforms (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Networking Concepts (VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs, Load Balancing)
- Storage Solutions
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
- Business Continuity Planning
- Monitoring Tools
- Automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible)
Role Context
This is a full-time position for an IT Infrastructure Administrator at Fakeeh Care Group, located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 years of experience in IT Infrastructure or a related field. Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.