Our client a leading FMCG company is seeking a Network Administrator based in Kuwait. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and detail-oriented IT professional with proven experience in managing and maintaining robust network infrastructures across Windows and Linux environments. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring network performance availability and security while providing timely technical support across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Design install and maintain network infrastructure including switches firewalls access points and VPNs.
- Provide prompt and effective technical support to end-users on hardware software and network-related issues.
- Administer and manage user accounts permissions and access rights in Windows Active Directory and Linux systems.
- Configure and maintain Linux servers including automation scripts for system integration and maintenance.
- Oversee mail servers SAN storage load balancers and point-to-point connections ensuring seamless performance.
- Monitor and optimize network performance implementing regular updates and security measures.
- Maintain accurate records of system configurations network changes and incident reports.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure network continuity and problem resolution.
- Perform regular backups and support disaster recovery planning.
- Ensure compliance with internal IT policies and security standards across the infrastructure.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support IT operations and enhance system efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a network administration role.
- Certifications in CCNA and MCSE are required; Linux certifications (e.g. RHCSA) are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN VLAN).
- Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with Active Directory Group Policy and IT backup solutions.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills with a hands-on problem-solving approach.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure AWS) and ITIL processes is a plus.
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Fluent in English Arabic is a plus.