Specialist II Data Center National Industrialization Company (TASNEE)

An exciting opportunity is available for Specialist II, Data Center & Cloud Based in Jubail and will report directly to Section Head, Data Center & Cloud.

Job Summary:

The Data Center Cloud Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Data Center facility, virtualization, and servers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure Data Center, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Intune, along with general expertise in data center operations.

Qualification and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer engineering/ science.
• 5+ years relevant experience with System Administration and Data Center.
• Any additional other recognized certifications are preferred.
• Experience in mid/large sized corporate IT environment.
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• Virtualization and provisioning experience.
• Data Center facility experience.
• Proven experience as a Data Center Specialist
• ITIL V3 Foundations or applied knowledge.
• Strong proficiency in Linux operating systems
• In-depth knowledge of vulnerability management and security best practices.

Position Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure Backup, etc.)
• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure resources (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure Backup, etc.)
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
• Monitor system performance and security, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Document processes, configurations, and procedures for future reference.
• Manage and administer Microsoft Intune for device management and security.
• Configure and deploy policies for mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM).
• Monitor the environmental conditions of a data center to ensure they are optimum for servers, routers, and other devices.
• Ensure to install as well as configure NetBackup customer software on UNIX or Linux as well as Windows systems.
• Review the design of future spaces for operational uptime and reliability.
• Monitor and maintain servers computing including and not limited to CPU, RAM, and memory.
• Monitor, analyze, and proactively respond to trends and issues related to infrastructure.
• Undertake complex and non-routine problems and identify resolutions using a range of problem-solving techniques and computational methods.
• Escalate issues that exceed capability, knowledge, or experience, including external referral, to ensure effective and timely resolution.
• Develop short-term and long-term work plans based on business requirements and prioritization.
• Allocate self and contractors to ensure timelines are met as per approved work plans.
• Participate in team meetings to be informed on EBS strategic plans and come up with ideas and initiatives to improve the work environment, EBS processes, learning, and team contribution.
• Recommend initiatives to improve systems availability, integrity, and capacity.
• Prepare RFPs, scope of work reports, technical evaluations, and other documentation for IT projects.
• Perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions.
• Conduct research to identify new technologies that may add value to the business.
• Lead and support modernization initiatives to improve infrastructure efficiency and performance.
• Keep updated with changes in technology appropriate to own area and maintain knowledge levels required for the job.

Skills:

• Communication Effectiveness
• Customer Orientation
• High Personal Standards
• Initiative
• Innovation and Creativity
• ISO20000/ISO27001 Awareness
• ITIL Awareness
• Problem Solving /Decision Making
• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork