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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><b>Job Title:</b></p><p>System Administrator</p><p>Division:</p><p>IT Department</p><p>I-Function:</p><p>- To ensure that the IT systems in the company are functioning smoothly and efficiently.</p><p>- Responsible of the smooth running of computer systems and ensuring users get maximum benefits from them.</p><p>II- Reporting:</p><p>- To the Senior System Administrator</p><p>- To the Group IT and Productivity Manager</p><p>III- Supervising:</p><p>- IT Assistant</p><p>IV- Duties and Responsibilities:</p><p>- Ensures the implementation and management of the servers (file, print and e-mail) infrastructure, their</p><p>upgrades, capacity planning, security and audit.</p><p>- Ensures that the policies and the procedures of the IT department are implemented.</p><p>- Monitors and maintains the computer systems (Desktops and Laptops) and networks of the company.</p><p>- Troubleshooting system and network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults.</p><p>- Formatting computers and replacing parts as required;</p><p>- Manages shared resources (disks, printers) and assign rights to users.</p><p>- Setting up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues.</p><p>- Creates and maintain scripts (e.g.: logon).</p><p>- Manages the internal LAN, the IP address allocation and other network equipment.</p><p>- Gives technical assistance to users.</p><p>- Analyzes and registers problems faced by users on different hardware and software platforms.</p><p>- Manages users workstations, start up and shutdown schedules, regular backups, restorations, deals with crisis.</p><p>- Ensures installation/reconfiguration/reinstallation of applications, diagnosing and providing solutions to users’</p><p>difficulties.</p><p>- Participates in the implementation of any new software purchased or upgraded (LIMS, Microsoft Dynamics</p><p>NAV, HRMS, ESS, CPS, Etc…)</p><p>- Gives support to users on peripherals, printer configuration/management, disk space optimization.</p><p>- Analyzes and maintains overview of the office’s work and ensure that timely support is provided for general and</p><p>specialized office equipment.</p><p>- Manages peripherals, like printers, scanners, cameras, etc.</p><p>- Provides virus prevention and cure through tools and keeps track of updates on the virus prevention.</p><p>- Implements the necessary measures to keep a high level of IT security in the office.</p><p>- Keeps the inventory of the IT assets.</p><p>- Organizes and provides training and coaching to users on IT matters.</p><p>- Other duties as assigned.</p><p>V- Qualification:</p><p>Education and Experience:</p><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or in an IT related field with a considerable experience in managing</p><p>Information Technology Infrastructures (minimum 2 years); or equivalent combination of education and</p><p>experience.</p><p>Language Ability : (Arabic, English)</p><p>Arabic: Read, Spoken and Written</p><p>English: Read, Spoken and Written</p><p>Skills:</p><p>This document is the exclusive property of ACTS. Any partial or total reproduction of any kind is forbidden without the prior approval of the Management.</p><p><br></p><p>System Administrator</p><p>- Ability to assist and provide technical support to others.</p><p>- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.</p><p>- Ability to respond flexibly to changing demands routines and procedures.</p><p>- Ability to manage conflicts, prioritize work.</p><p>Computer Skills:</p><p>Internet software, E-mail, MS office, Inventory, database and software.</p> <div></div></div></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux VM environments Ubuntu/RHEL, ensuring high availability, performance, and security compliance</li> <li>Administer Dell blade server environments and enterprise SAN/NAS storage performance tuning and capacity planning</li> <li>Oversee VMware vSphere environment including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and VM lifecycle management</li> <li>Maintain high availability configurations and ensure infrastructure resilience for production systems</li> <li>Lead regular maintenance windows, patching cycles, and hardware lifecycle planning</li> </ul> <p>SQL Server Administration (Must-Have)</p> <ul> <li>Manage and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments dev, staging, QA, production</li> <li>Administer SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances</li> <li>Perform database performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis</li> <li>Execute and validate backup, restore, and DR procedures for SQL environments</li> <li>Partner with development teams to troubleshoot slow queries and support schema changes</li> <li>Manage SQL security, roles, permissions, and auditing best practices</li> </ul> <p>Windows / IIS Administration (Must-Have)</p> <ul> <li>Manage and maintain IIS web server configurations for .NET applications across multiple servers</li> <li>Administer application pools, SSL certificate bindings, and site configurations</li> <li>Troubleshoot IIS performance issues, 500-series errors, and application layer problems</li> <li>Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Server services</li> </ul> <p> DevOps &amp; Automation</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, or similar</li> <li>Write and maintain automation scripts to reduce manual operational work PowerShell, Bash, Python</li> <li>Manage Docker-based containerized workloads and support container orchestration</li> <li>Support Infrastructure as Code practices for environment provisioning and configuration management</li> <li>Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve release reliability</li> </ul> <p> Cloud &amp; Hybrid Infrastructure </p> <ul> <li>Manage cloud-hosted environments on Azure, AWS and GCP VMs, backups, region-specific customer environments</li> <li>Administer Veeam Backup for both local NAS and cloud-based backup targets</li> <li>Support hybrid connectivity, VPN management, and cross-region performance</li> <li>Optimize cloud resource usage and manage costs across environments</li> </ul> <p> Networking &amp; Security</p> <ul> <li>Manage firewalls, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation in a datacenter environment</li> <li>Oversee HAProxy or similar load balancing configurations across web and application tiers</li> <li>Enforce security policies, conduct access reviews, and support compliance requirements</li> <li>Manage SSL certificate lifecycle across internal and customer-facing services</li> </ul> <p> Monitoring &amp; Incident Response</p> <ul> <li>Maintain infrastructure and application monitoring using tools such as Zabbix, LogicMonitor, Graylog, or similar</li> <li>Lead root cause analysis for production incidents and communicate findings to stakeholders</li> <li>Provide on-call support for critical infrastructure issues Document runbooks, incident response procedures, and system configurations</li> </ul> <ul> <li>SQL Server SQL Server 2PHONE_NUMBER, Always On AG or FCI, performance tuning, T-SQL, backup/restore, SSMS</li> <li> IIS / Windows IIS 8.5+, .NET application hosting, app pool management, SSL configuration, Windows Server 2016+</li> <li> Linux Ubuntu / Red Hat / CentOS server administration, shell scripting, service management</li> <li>Experience 3 5+ years in a Senior Sysadmin or Infrastructure Engineer role in a production environment</li> </ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><br></p><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The IC will deliver a series of infrastructure, virtualization, and application support outputs over the course of the 6 month assignment. The required deliverables comprise: a complete Proxmox cluster optimization and high-availability (HA) baseline consisting of a health check, resource tuning, and failover configuration for production virtualization nodes; a storage expansion and virtual machine provisioning framework detailing the successful integration and masking of new LUNs alongside resource allocation strategies; and dedicated operational support for hosted applications, including resolution logs and step-by-step troubleshooting runbooks for on-premises, customer-facing platforms to minimize operational downtime. Furthermore, the IC will provide a legacy system assessment and modernization blueprint encompassing the technical solution designs and architecture roadmaps necessary to phase out outdated environments; implement a robust backup, recovery, and cluster monitoring stack that establishes automated VM backup/snapshot lifecycles and performance monitoring dashboards for compute, storage, and network layers; and conclude with a formal operational handover and technical documentation package consisting of full administration manuals, infrastructure topology diagrams, and a structured internal knowledge-transfer workshop for the team.<br> Work Location<br>Hybrid: UN-House/Remote<br> Expected duration<br>6 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background: The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division (DSDSD). The Decision-Support and Data Science Division is part of ESCWA's broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics, secure digital platforms, and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in operational resilience, DSDS leverages cutting-edge infrastructure, enterprise virtualization, and scalable technology frameworks to ensure high availability, security, and performance for critical digital assets. Its core functions include virtualization cluster management, storage provisioning, container orchestration, the administration of on-premises hosted applications for external partners, and the modernization of legacy enterprise systems. Through these capabilities, DSDS maintains reliable, enterprise-grade digital decision-support tools that empower evidence-based decision-making and foster organizational efficiency across the region. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Decision-Support and Data Science Division and in close collaboration with the infrastructure and digital development teams, the Individual Contractor (IC) will support the development, virtualization, maintenance, and optimization of core infrastructure systems and architectures to support strategic initiative delivery. Duties and responsibilities: The Virtualization and Systems Administrator will perform the following tasks: System Administration: o Administer and maintain Proxmox virtualization clusters hosting production and development workloads. o Managed VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, backups, and lifecycle operations. o Configured high availability (HA) and failover mechanisms for critical business applications. o Performed cluster monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimization across compute and storage nodes. o Managed virtual networking, VLANs, bridges, and inter-VM connectivity. o Monitored cluster health, CPU, memory, storage, and network performance. o Diagnosed and resolved virtualization, storage, and networking issues impacting production services. o Tuned virtual machine resource allocations to improve performance and infrastructure efficiency. o Conducted regular maintenance, upgrades, and security patching of Proxmox nodes. o Administered Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting of containerized applications to ensure high availability and reliable service delivery. Storage Allocation &amp; Administration: o Conduct storage volume management tasks, introducing, configuring, and masking new LUNs from the storage networks to the virtualization clusters. o Optimize high-throughput storage paths and performance partitioning strategies to eliminate application latencies. On-Premises Application Support &amp; Maintenance: o Provide operational support for specialized on-premises applications hosted internally for external partners and customers. o Debug application layer issues, service disruptions, and database connectivity dropouts to maximize system uptime. o Manage containerized application stacks using Kubernetes, ensuring deployment, resource scaling, and service discovery remain active. Legacy Modernization &amp; Solution Creation: o Participate in technical solution designs targeted at upgrading, migrating, or completely replacing legacy enterprise environments. o Formulate infrastructure migration steps, system topology blueprints, and infrastructure-as-code runbooks to safely phase out outdated legacy platforms.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, System Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Minimum 6 years of professional experience in designing and deploying data systems, data center virtualization, infrastructure management, with demonstrated consultancy or technical leadership roles is required. Proven experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), DevOps automation, Proxmox VE (or equivalent enterprise hypervisors), virtual machine provisioning, cluster high-availability (HA), and network configuration (VLANs, bridges) is required. Demonstrated experience in storage area network (SAN) administration, including the integration, masking, and management of new LUNs, is required. Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools, and troubleshooting on-premises hosted applications is required. Strong familiarity with legacy system migration strategies, infrastructure modernization planning, and disaster recovery execution is desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills is required.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The IC will deliver a series of infrastructure, virtualization, and application support outputs over the course of the 6 month assignment. The required deliverables comprise: a complete Proxmox cluster optimization and high-availability (HA) baseline consisting of a health check, resource tuning, and failover configuration for production virtualization nodes; a storage expansion and virtual machine provisioning framework detailing the successful integration and masking of new LUNs alongside resource allocation strategies; and dedicated operational support for hosted applications, including resolution logs and step-by-step troubleshooting runbooks for on-premises, customer-facing platforms to minimize operational downtime. Furthermore, the IC will provide a legacy system assessment and modernization blueprint encompassing the technical solution designs and architecture roadmaps necessary to phase out outdated environments; implement a robust backup, recovery, and cluster monitoring stack that establishes automated VM backup/snapshot lifecycles and performance monitoring dashboards for compute, storage, and network layers; and conclude with a formal operational handover and technical documentation package consisting of full administration manuals, infrastructure topology diagrams, and a structured internal knowledge-transfer workshop for the team. Work Location Hybrid: UN-House/Remote Expected duration 6 months Duties and Responsibilities Background: The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) forms part of the United Nations Secretariat and, like the other regional commissions, operates under the supervision of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. ESCWA comprises 21 Arab countries in Western Asia and North Africa. ESCWA provides a framework for the formulation and harmonization of sectoral policies for member countries, a platform for congress and coordination, a home for expertise and knowledge, and an information observatory. ESCWA activities are coordinated with the divisions and main offices of the Headquarters of the United Nations, specialized agencies, and international and regional organizations, including the League of Arab States and its subsidiary bodies, and the Gulf Cooperation Council. This position is located in the Decision-Support and Data Science Division (DSDSD). The Decision-Support and Data Science Division is part of ESCWA's broader modernization and innovation efforts, providing advanced analytics, secure digital platforms, and decision-support services within ESCWA, other UN entities, and Member States. Aligned with the UN 2.0 agenda and grounded in operational resilience, DSDS leverages cutting-edge infrastructure, enterprise virtualization, and scalable technology frameworks to ensure high availability, security, and performance for critical digital assets. Its core functions include virtualization cluster management, storage provisioning, container orchestration, the administration of on-premises hosted applications for external partners, and the modernization of legacy enterprise systems. Through these capabilities, DSDS maintains reliable, enterprise-grade digital decision-support tools that empower evidence-based decision-making and foster organizational efficiency across the region. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Decision-Support and Data Science Division and in close collaboration with the infrastructure and digital development teams, the Individual Contractor (IC) will support the development, virtualization, maintenance, and optimization of core infrastructure systems and architectures to support strategic initiative delivery. Duties and responsibilities: The Virtualization and Systems Administrator will perform the following tasks: System Administration: o Administer and maintain Proxmox virtualization clusters hosting production and development workloads. o Managed VM provisioning, cloning, snapshots, backups, and lifecycle operations. o Configured high availability (HA) and failover mechanisms for critical business applications. o Performed cluster monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimization across compute and storage nodes. o Managed virtual networking, VLANs, bridges, and inter-VM connectivity. o Monitored cluster health, CPU, memory, storage, and network performance. o Diagnosed and resolved virtualization, storage, and networking issues impacting production services. o Tuned virtual machine resource allocations to improve performance and infrastructure efficiency. o Conducted regular maintenance, upgrades, and security patching of Proxmox nodes. o Administered Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting of containerized applications to ensure high availability and reliable service delivery. Storage Allocation &amp; Administration: o Conduct storage volume management tasks, introducing, configuring, and masking new LUNs from the storage networks to the virtualization clusters. o Optimize high-throughput storage paths and performance partitioning strategies to eliminate application latencies. On-Premises Application Support &amp; Maintenance: o Provide operational support for specialized on-premises applications hosted internally for external partners and customers. o Debug application layer issues, service disruptions, and database connectivity dropouts to maximize system uptime. o Manage containerized application stacks using Kubernetes, ensuring deployment, resource scaling, and service discovery remain active. Legacy Modernization &amp; Solution Creation: o Participate in technical solution designs targeted at upgrading, migrating, or completely replacing legacy enterprise environments. o Formulate infrastructure migration steps, system topology blueprints, and infrastructure-as-code runbooks to safely phase out outdated legacy platforms.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, System Administration, Statistics, Data Science, or related fields is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.</li><li>Minimum 6 years of professional experience in designing and deploying data systems, data center virtualization, infrastructure management, with demonstrated consultancy or technical leadership roles is required.</li><li>Proven experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), DevOps automation, Proxmox VE (or equivalent enterprise hypervisors), virtual machine provisioning, cluster high-availability (HA), and network configuration (VLANs, bridges) is required.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in storage area network (SAN) administration, including the integration, masking, and management of new LUNs, is required.</li><li>Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools, and troubleshooting on-premises hosted applications is required.</li><li>Strong familiarity with legacy system migration strategies, infrastructure modernization planning, and disaster recovery execution is desirable.</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills is required.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Aspire Software is looking for an System Administrator to join our team in Lebanon.<br> Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals.<br> By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.<br> Key Responsibilities Administer Windows Server and Linux VM environments — Ubuntu/RHEL, ensuring high availability, performance, and security compliance Administer Dell blade server environments and enterprise SAN/NAS storage — performance tuning and capacity planning Oversee VMware vSphere environment including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and VM lifecycle management Maintain high availability configurations and ensure infrastructure resilience for production systems Lead regular maintenance windows, patching cycles, and hardware lifecycle planning SQL Server Administration (Must-Have) Manage and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments — dev, staging, QA, production Administer SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances Perform database performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis Execute and validate backup, restore, and DR procedures for SQL environments Partner with development teams to troubleshoot slow queries and support schema changes Manage SQL security, roles, permissions, and auditing best practices Windows / IIS Administration (Must-Have) Manage and maintain IIS web server configurations for .<br>NET applications across multiple servers Administer application pools, SSL certificate bindings, and site configurations Troubleshoot IIS performance issues, 500-series errors, and application layer problems Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Server services DevOps &amp; Automation Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments — TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, or similar Write and maintain automation scripts to reduce manual operational work — PowerShell, Bash, Python Manage Docker-based containerized workloads and support container orchestration Support Infrastructure as Code practices for environment provisioning and configuration management Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve release reliability Cloud &amp; Hybrid Infrastructure Manage cloud-hosted environments on Azure, AWS and GCP — VMs, backups, region-specific customer environments Administer Veeam Backup for both local NAS and cloud-based backup targets Support hybrid connectivity, VPN management, and cross-region performance Optimize cloud resource usage and manage costs across environments Networking &amp; Security Manage firewalls, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation in a datacenter environment Oversee HAProxy or similar load balancing configurations across web and application tiers Enforce security policies, conduct access reviews, and support compliance requirements Manage SSL certificate lifecycle across internal and customer-facing services Monitoring &amp; Incident Response Maintain infrastructure and application monitoring using tools such as Zabbix, LogicMonitor, Graylog, or similar Lead root cause analysis for production incidents and communicate findings to stakeholders Provide on-call support for critical infrastructure issues • Document runbooks, incident response procedures, and system configurations SQL Server SQL Server 2014–2022, Always On AG or FCI, performance tuning, T-SQL, backup/restore, SSMS IIS / Windows IIS 8.<br>5+, .NET application hosting, app pool management, SSL configuration, Windows Server 2016+ Linux Ubuntu / Red Hat / CentOS server administration, shell scripting, service management Experience 3–5+ years in a Senior Sysadmin or Infrastructure Engineer role in a production environment STRONG ASSETS Virtualization VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter, VM lifecycle management, resource optimization Storage Enterprise SAN/NAS management, Dell PowerStore or similar, FC connectivity, storage performance DevOps CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell / Bash / Python scripting, Docker, IaC fundamentals Networking Firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), HAProxy, VLANs, VPN, routing fundamentals Cloud Azure and/or GCP — VM management, backup targets, hybrid connectivity, cloud-hosted environments Active Directory Multi-domain AD, GPO, ADFS, DNS/DHCP administration NICE TO HAVE DevOps Tools TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes basics Logging Graylog, ELK Stack, or similar centralized log management</span> </div>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Aspire Software is looking for a system administrator to join our team in Lebanon.</p> <p>Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux VM environments – Ubuntu/RHEL, ensuring high availability, performance, and security compliance</li> <li>Administer Dell blade server environments and enterprise SAN/NAS storage – performance tuning and capacity planning</li> <li>Oversee VMware vSphere environment including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and VM lifecycle management</li> <li>Maintain high availability configurations and ensure infrastructure resilience for production systems</li> <li>Lead regular maintenance windows, patching cycles, and hardware lifecycle planning</li> <li><strong>SQL Server administration (must-have)</strong></li> <li>Manage and maintain SQL Server databases across multiple environments – dev, staging, QA, production</li> <li>Administer SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Failover Cluster Instances</li> <li>Perform database performance tuning, index optimization, and query analysis</li> <li>Execute and validate backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures for SQL environments</li> <li>Partner with development teams to troubleshoot slow queries and support schema changes</li> <li>Manage SQL security, roles, permissions, and auditing best practices</li> <li><strong>Windows / IIS administration (must-have)</strong></li> <li>Manage and maintain IIS web server configurations for .NET applications across multiple servers</li> <li>Administer application pools, SSL certificate bindings, and site configurations</li> <li>Troubleshoot IIS performance issues, 500-series errors, and application layer problems</li> <li>Support Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Server services</li> <li><strong>DevOps & automation</strong></li> <li>Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments – TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, or similar</li> <li>Write and maintain automation scripts to reduce manual operational work – PowerShell, Bash, Python</li> <li>Manage Docker-based containerized workloads and support container orchestration</li> <li>Support Infrastructure as Code practices for environment provisioning and configuration management</li> <li>Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve release reliability</li> <li><strong>Cloud & hybrid infrastructure</strong></li> <li>Manage cloud-hosted environments on Azure, AWS and GCP – VMs, backups, region-specific customer environments</li> <li>Administer Veeam Backup for both local NAS and cloud-based backup targets</li> <li>Support hybrid connectivity, VPN management, and cross-region performance</li> <li>Optimize cloud resource usage and manage costs across environments</li> <li><strong>Networking & security</strong></li> <li>Manage firewalls, VLANs, routing, and network segmentation in a datacenter environment</li> <li>Oversee HAProxy or similar load balancing configurations across web and application tiers</li> <li>Enforce security policies, conduct access reviews, and support compliance requirements</li> <li>Manage SSL certificate lifecycle across internal and customer-facing services</li> <li><strong>Monitoring & incident response</strong></li> <li>Maintain infrastructure and application monitoring using tools such as Zabbix, LogicMonitor, Graylog, or similar</li> <li>Lead root cause analysis for production incidents and communicate findings to stakeholders</li> <li>Provide on-call support for critical infrastructure issues</li> <li>Document runbooks, incident response procedures, and system configurations</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>SQL Server 2014–2022, Always On AG or FCI, performance tuning, T-SQL, backup/restore, SSMS</li> <li>IIS / Windows IIS 8.5+, .NET application hosting, app pool management, SSL configuration, Windows Server 2016+</li> <li>Linux Ubuntu / Red Hat / CentOS server administration, shell scripting, service management</li> <li>Experience 3–5+ years in a senior sysadmin or infrastructure engineer role in a production environment</li> </ul> <h4>Strong assets</h4> <ul> <li>Virtualization VMware vSphere / ESXi / vCenter, VM lifecycle management, resource optimization</li> <li>Storage enterprise SAN/NAS management, Dell PowerStore or similar, FC connectivity, storage performance</li> <li>DevOps CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell / Bash / Python scripting, Docker, IaC fundamentals</li> <li>Networking firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), HAProxy, VLANs, VPN, routing fundamentals</li> <li>Cloud Azure and/or GCP – VM management, backup targets, hybrid connectivity, cloud-hosted environments</li> <li>Active Directory multi-domain AD, GPO, ADFS, DNS/DHCP administration</li> </ul> <h4>Nice to have</h4> <ul> <li>DevOps tools TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes basics</li> <li>Logging Graylog, ELK Stack, or similar centralized log management</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Description</h4> <p>Aspire Software is looking for a system administrator to join our team in Lebanon.</p> <p>Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software operates and manages wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.</p> <h4>About the job</h4> <p>This is a senior, technically deep role for a systems administrator who is equally comfortable administering RHEL-derivative Linux at scale and operating across modern cloud platforms. You will serve as the dedicated IT resource for Datatrac. You bring a cloud-forward mindset, strong Linux fundamentals, and the operational rigor to take ownership of an environment without being chased.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Serve as the dedicated IT point of contact across all day-to-day operations</li> <li>Own Microsoft 365 administration within the scope permitted by Aspire tenancy governance — distribution lists, OneDrive permissions, and user-level management</li> <li>Administer endpoint management via Microsoft Intune across a mixed Windows / macOS / Linux fleet</li> <li>Manage Bitdefender endpoint security — policy tuning, exclusions, incident response, and reporting</li> <li>Administer Kaseya VSA for remote monitoring, patching, and agent-based operations</li> <li>Own Google ecosystem administration — Google Workspace (legacy accounts retained for continuity), Google Ads, Google Play Store, and Apple App Store publishing accounts</li> <li>Handle onboarding, offboarding, access management, internal application installation, and first-line troubleshooting</li> <li>Maintain documentation, SOPs, security posture, and compliance controls</li> <li>Address the existing infrastructure backlog during the initial ramp-up period</li> </ul> <h4>Servers & systems administration</h4> <ul> <li>Administer a predominantly RHEL-derivative Linux server estate (Rocky, AlmaLinux, RHEL, CentOS)</li> <li>Maintain a small number of Windows Server instances (primarily test environments)</li> <li>Support HA design, clustering, load balancing, backup, and disaster recovery planning</li> <li>Package and distribute system configuration and tooling via RPM Spec files</li> </ul> <h4>Cloud infrastructure</h4> <ul> <li>Administer and maintain Datatrac's current Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) estate — compute, storage, networking, IAM, and cost management</li> <li>Design, implement, and maintain cloud networking — VPN, NGFW firewalls, DNS, load balancing, and network segmentation</li> </ul> <h4>Monitoring, logging & automation</h4> <ul> <li>Lead the ongoing Zabbix rollout — replacing the legacy BigBrother monitoring platform across the Datatrac estate</li> <li>Maintain centralized logging via Syslog-ng and support observability across servers and cloud workloads</li> <li>Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (or equivalent) for repeatable, reviewable environment changes</li> <li>Script systems configuration, monitoring, logging, and operational automation using Bash, Python, and Git-based workflows</li> </ul> <h4>Security & compliance</h4> <ul> <li>Enforce MFA, conditional access, network segmentation, and DLP across the environment</li> <li>Partner with ESG IT leadership on Valsoft Minimum IT Security Standard compliance and audit readiness</li> <li>Contribute to security incident response, vulnerability triage, and patch management cadence</li> </ul> <h4>Requirements</h4> <ul> <li>5–8 years of experience in systems administration with strong Linux fundamentals and cloud infrastructure focus</li> <li>Deep, hands-on administration of RHEL-derivative Linux (Rocky, AlmaLinux, RHEL, CentOS) at an infrastructure level</li> <li>Working experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) — compute, networking, IAM, storage</li> <li>Demonstrated experience with cloud and hybrid networking — VPN, firewalls (Palo Alto / FortiGate / pfSense or similar), DNS, and segmentation</li> <li>Production experience with monitoring platforms — Zabbix preferred; exposure to migrating between monitoring stacks is a strong plus</li> <li>Scripting and automation proficiency in Bash and Python; comfortable working in Git-based collaboration workflows</li> <li>Experience packaging system configuration and tooling with RPM Spec files</li> <li>Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Intune administration</li> <li>Familiarity with endpoint security operations — Bitdefender preferred; exposure to other enterprise EDR platforms acceptable</li> <li>Experience with RMM / remote management tooling — Kaseya VSA preferred</li> <li>Comfort administering Google Workspace and app-store publishing accounts (Google Play, Apple App Store) is an asset</li> <li>Ability to produce clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>English proficiency — high-level written and spoken is mandatory</li> <li><strong>AI proficiency — required</strong></li> <li>In line with Valsoft's AI-native reinvestment initiative, this role requires genuine working fluency with AI tools. Candidates should be able to speak concretely about how they use AI in their current work — we are looking for someone who actively applies AI to accelerate infrastructure work, automate workflows, and solve complex problems faster.</li> <li>Active daily use of AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or equivalent) in infrastructure and sysadmin workflows</li> <li>Experience using AI to assist with IaC generation, architecture review, runbook authoring, migration planning, or incident analysis</li> <li>Ability to identify where AI tooling can reduce operational toil across the environments they support</li> <li>Familiarity with AI/ML service integrations on AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker) or Azure (Azure OpenAI) is a strong advantage</li> </ul> <h4>Preferred skills</h4> <ul> <li>Red Hat certifications — RHCSA, RHCE</li> <li>Microsoft certifications — AZ-104, AZ-305, or MS-500</li> <li>Experience leading cloud migrations (OCI ? AWS or equivalent) end-to-end</li> <li>Infrastructure-as-Code in production: Terraform and/or CloudFormation</li> <li>Exposure to compliance frameworks — SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST</li> <li>Experience in a multi-company or portfolio IT environment</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>JOB DUTIES:</p><p>Support the IT Manager in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the company s IT infrastructure, networks, computers, printers, software, and communication systems</p><p>Provide advanced technical support to employees and resolve complex hardware, software, network, ERP, and system issues</p><p>Administer user accounts, access rights, permissions, emails, devices, and IT assets according to company policies and IT Manager instructions</p><p>Support the implementation of data security process, backups, disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity practices.</p><p>Monitor system performance, identify technical risks or weaknesses, and report recommendations to the IT Manager</p><p>Manage daily support and troubleshooting for ERP systems, especially Odoo, including user support, issue follow-up, reporting, customization requests, and coordination with vendors or developers when needed</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field</li><li>4 6 years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Senior IT Support, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role</li><li>Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, networking, and IT infrastructure</li><li>Good experience in ERP systems; Odoo experience is preferred</li><li>Good knowledge of software development, scripting, databases, APIs, reporting tools, and system integrations</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, email systems, cloud services, and business applications</li><li>Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, firewalls, antivirus systems, backups, access control, and disaster recovery procedures</li><li>Experience in network management including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless networks, and IP systems</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure</li><li>Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills</li><li>Ability to document systems, train users, and explain technical information clearly</li><li>Ability to support management decisions and work under the direction of the IT Manager</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an advantage</li></ul><p></p></section>

JOB DUTIES: <br>Support the IT Manager in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure, networks, computers, printers, software, and communication systems <br>• Provide advanced technical support to employees and resolve complex hardware, software, network, ERP, and system issues <br>• Administer user accounts, access rights, permissions, emails, devices, and IT assets according to company policies and IT Manager instructions <br>• Support the implementation of data security process, backups, disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity practices. <br>• Monitor system performance, identify technical risks or weaknesses, and report recommendations to the IT Manager <br>• Manage daily support and troubleshooting for ERP systems, especially Odoo, including user support, issue follow-up, reporting, customization requests, and coordination with vendors or developers when needed <br> <br>EDUCATION & SKILLS: <br>• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field <br>• 4–6 years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Senior IT Support, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role <br>• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, networking, and IT infrastructure <br>• Good experience in ERP systems; Odoo experience is preferred <br>• Good knowledge of software development, scripting, databases, APIs, reporting tools, and system integrations <br>• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, email systems, cloud services, and business applications <br>• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, firewalls, antivirus systems, backups, access control, and disaster recovery procedures <br>• Experience in network management including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless networks, and IP systems <br>• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills <br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure <br>• Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills <br>• Ability to document systems, train users, and explain technical information clearly <br>• Ability to support management decisions and work under the direction of the IT Manager <br>• Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an advantage

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Senior IT Specialist is responsible for supporting the IT Manager in managing, maintaining, and improving the company s IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and business applications to ensure stable, secure, and efficient daily operations. This role provides advanced technical support, handles complex IT issues, supports ERP systems and business applications, assists in IT projects, and contributes to software development, integrations, automation, and digital transformation initiatives across the company.</p><p>MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Support the IT Manager in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the company s IT infrastructure, networks, computers, printers, software, and communication systems</li><li>Provide advanced technical support to employees and resolve complex hardware, software, network, ERP, and system issues</li><li>Administer user accounts, access rights, permissions, emails, devices, and IT assets according to company policies and IT Manager instructions</li><li>Support the implementation of data security process, backups, disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity practices.</li><li>Monitor system performance, identify technical risks or weaknesses, and report recommendations to the IT Manager</li><li>Manage daily support and troubleshooting for ERP systems, especially Odoo, including user support, issue follow-up, reporting, customization requests, and coordination with vendors or developers when needed</li><li>Assist in IT projects such as system upgrades, software implementation, infrastructure improvements, migrations, integrations, and new technology rollouts</li><li>Develop, test, maintain, and improve internal software applications, scripts, tools, reports, and automation solutions to support business needs</li><li>Support integrations between software systems, websites, APIs, ERP, and third-party business applications</li><li>Coordinate with departments to understand technical needs and provide practical IT solutions in alignment with the IT Manager</li><li>Maintain proper IT documentation, system inventories, user guides, procedures, issue logs, and technical reports</li><li>Implement software updates, security patches, antivirus management, system upgrades, and firewall/VPN changes as assigned</li><li>Support network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, IP phones, CCTV-related network systems, and branch connectivity</li><li>Assist the IT manager in Training and guiding employees on IT systems, cybersecurity awareness, ERP usage, and internal IT procedures</li><li>Assist in applying IT policies, procedures, access control rules, and best practices to improve efficiency and security</li><li>Support and guide junior IT staff or new joiners when needed and ensure assigned IT tasks are completed properly and on time</li><li>Prepare regular updates and technical reports for the IT Manager regarding issues, projects, system status, and completed tasks</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field</li><li>4 – 6 years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Senior IT Support, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role</li><li>Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, networking, and IT infrastructure</li><li>Good experience in ERP systems; Odoo experience is preferred</li><li>Good knowledge of software development, scripting, databases, APIs, reporting tools, and system integrations</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, email systems, cloud services, and business applications</li><li>Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, firewalls, antivirus systems, backups, access control, and disaster recovery procedures</li><li>Experience in network management including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless networks, and IP systems</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure</li><li>Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills</li><li>Ability to document systems, train users, and explain technical information clearly</li><li>Ability to support management decisions and work under the direction of the IT Manager</li><li>Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an advantage</li></ul><p></p></section>

The Senior IT Specialist is responsible for supporting the IT Manager in managing, maintaining, and improving the company’s IT infrastructure, systems, networks, and business applications to ensure stable, secure, and efficient daily operations. This role provides advanced technical support, handles complex IT issues, supports ERP systems and business applications, assists in IT projects, and contributes to software development, integrations, automation, and digital transformation initiatives across the company. <br>MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br>• Support the IT Manager in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure, networks, computers, printers, software, and communication systems <br>• Provide advanced technical support to employees and resolve complex hardware, software, network, ERP, and system issues <br>• Administer user accounts, access rights, permissions, emails, devices, and IT assets according to company policies and IT Manager instructions <br>• Support the implementation of data security process, backups, disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity practices. <br>• Monitor system performance, identify technical risks or weaknesses, and report recommendations to the IT Manager <br>• Manage daily support and troubleshooting for ERP systems, especially Odoo, including user support, issue follow-up, reporting, customization requests, and coordination with vendors or developers when needed <br>• Assist in IT projects such as system upgrades, software implementation, infrastructure improvements, migrations, integrations, and new technology rollouts <br>• Develop, test, maintain, and improve internal software applications, scripts, tools, reports, and automation solutions to support business needs <br>• Support integrations between software systems, websites, APIs, ERP, and third-party business applications <br>• Coordinate with departments to understand technical needs and provide practical IT solutions in alignment with the IT Manager <br>• Maintain proper IT documentation, system inventories, user guides, procedures, issue logs, and technical reports <br>• Implement software updates, security patches, antivirus management, system upgrades, and firewall/VPN changes as assigned <br>• Support network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, IP phones, CCTV-related network systems, and branch connectivity <br>• Assist the IT manager in Training and guiding employees on IT systems, cybersecurity awareness, ERP usage, and internal IT procedures <br>• Assist in applying IT policies, procedures, access control rules, and best practices to improve efficiency and security <br>• Support and guide junior IT staff or new joiners when needed and ensure assigned IT tasks are completed properly and on time <br>• Prepare regular updates and technical reports for the IT Manager regarding issues, projects, system status, and completed tasks <br>REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS <br>• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field <br>• 4–6 years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Senior IT Support, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role <br>• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, networking, and IT infrastructure <br>• Good experience in ERP systems; Odoo experience is preferred <br>• Good knowledge of software development, scripting, databases, APIs, reporting tools, and system integrations <br>• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, email systems, cloud services, and business applications <br>• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, firewalls, antivirus systems, backups, access control, and disaster recovery procedures <br>• Experience in network management including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless networks, and IP systems <br>• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills <br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure <br>• Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills <br>• Ability to document systems, train users, and explain technical information clearly <br>• Ability to support management decisions and work under the direction of the IT Manager <br>• Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an advantage

JOB DUTIES: <br>Support the IT Manager in managing, monitoring, and maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure, networks, computers, printers, software, and communication systems <br>• Provide advanced technical support to employees and resolve complex hardware, software, network, ERP, and system issues <br>• Administer user accounts, access rights, permissions, emails, devices, and IT assets according to company policies and IT Manager instructions <br>• Support the implementation of data security process, backups, disaster recovery procedures, cybersecurity practices. <br>• Monitor system performance, identify technical risks or weaknesses, and report recommendations to the IT Manager <br>• Manage daily support and troubleshooting for ERP systems, especially Odoo, including user support, issue follow-up, reporting, customization requests, and coordination with vendors or developers when needed <br> <br>EDUCATION & SKILLS: <br>• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field <br>• 4–6 years of proven experience as an IT Specialist, Senior IT Support, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role <br>• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, servers, networking, and IT infrastructure <br>• Good experience in ERP systems; Odoo experience is preferred <br>• Good knowledge of software development, scripting, databases, APIs, reporting tools, and system integrations <br>• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft 365, email systems, cloud services, and business applications <br>• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices, firewalls, antivirus systems, backups, access control, and disaster recovery procedures <br>• Experience in network management including LAN/WAN, VPN, VLANs, routers, switches, wireless networks, and IP systems <br>• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills <br>• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow priorities, work independently, and perform under pressure <br>• Strong communication, teamwork, and coordination skills <br>• Ability to document systems, train users, and explain technical information clearly <br>• Ability to support management decisions and work under the direction of the IT Manager <br>• Fluency in Arabic and English; French is an advantage