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About the Role

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the USMTM CITS contract in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is critical for maintaining robust IT infrastructure across both classified and unclassified environments.

Role Overview

The Systems Administrator provides comprehensive operations and maintenance for key IT systems. This includes managing Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization platforms, storage solutions, backup and recovery processes, and various infrastructure services. The role also encompasses messaging support and the administration of mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server systems and approved enterprise applications.
• Administer Active Directory, including organizational units, security groups, Group Policy, account provisioning, privileged access, and service accounts.
• Manage core infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, file, print, web, certificate-related, and directory synchronization.
• Support Microsoft, database, SharePoint, backup, print, Active Roles, ticketing, and other Configuration Control Board (CCB)-approved servers and applications.
• Maintain VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or other approved virtualization platforms and virtual machines.
• Monitor server health, event logs, services, storage, capacity, performance, and availability.
• Perform hardware maintenance, operating-system updates, firmware upgrades, security patches, application updates, and manual hot fixes.
• Administer backup, archive, restoration, SAN/NAS, disaster recovery, test restoration, and continuity procedures.
• Support enterprise messaging, directory users, mobile clients, identity services, SIPR tokens, certificates, and credentials when authorized.
• Implement DISA STIG settings, configuration baselines, SCAP findings, vulnerability remediation, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) or eMASS support activities.
• Support cybersecurity incident response, log review, account investigation, system isolation, and technical remediation.
• Implement only approved changes through Configuration Control Board processes and maintain inventories, diagrams, build records, account records, and procedures.
• Provide Tier II and Tier III support and coordinate with Network, Cybersecurity, Desktop, SharePoint, and application owners.
• Support planned maintenance, Authorized Service Interruptions, emergency outages, after-hours requirements, and on-call rotations.

Required Experience

Candidates for the Systems Administrator position should possess a strong background in IT systems management. A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in systems administration is required.

Work Environment and Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within both classified and unclassified environments to support the USMTM CITS contract.

Application Information

Trace Systems is seeking dedicated professionals to join its team. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.