Our client is a media agency, spread across the globe since the past 4 decades. They are a group holding company into events and productions, looking for a Senior IT Specialist in Riyadh. To expedite kindly share your resume at [email protected]

Immediate joiners required

IT Specialists manages the web and software needs, maintain internet connectivity, back up information and troubleshoot glitches and other problems. They work remotely to guide clients through the process of re-setting routers and resolving gateway issues and may also visit clients in the field to inspect, repair and replace hardware. IT Specialists also audit system behaviour and monitor firewalls to protect sensitive information and uphold cybersecurity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure
• Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools
• Ensure, proactively, the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
• Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies
• Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support.

Requirements and skills

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject
• 4 - 6 years of experience as an IT Systems Engineer or any similar position
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware vSphere)
• Familiar with Window Server 2012 R2 and up
• Network experience is a must
• Knowledge in OS security basics
• Proficient in MS Office 365 administration and management (Exchange, SharePoint...)
• Windows workstations troubleshooting skills
• Cyber Security Audit Experience
• Experience with Hardware and Software
• Familiar with MacOS