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IT - Hardware
Thuwal (On-Site/Office)
Systems Administrator
Location- Saudi Arabia
Clearance- Secret or Previously Held a Secret
Salary- 130k-145k/yr
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
This program requires US Citizenship
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Administrator with deep expertise in VMware infrastructure and Microsoft 365, including O365 and Entra ID. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in systems administration, coupled with the ability to implement NIST 800-53 controls and support mission-critical infrastructure in dynamic environments.
This position requires a strong willingness to be stationed in Saudi Arabia for a minimum of 4 months, including on-site support during both project phases.
Key Responsibilities
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
Location- Saudi Arabia
Clearance- Secret or Previously Held a Secret
Salary- 130k-145k/yr
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
This program requires US Citizenship
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Administrator with deep expertise in VMware infrastructure and Microsoft 365, including O365 and Entra ID. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in systems administration, coupled with the ability to implement NIST 800-53 controls and support mission-critical infrastructure in dynamic environments.
This position requires a strong willingness to be stationed in Saudi Arabia for a minimum of 4 months, including on-site support during both project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain virtual environments using VMware vSphere, NSX-T, and the Aria Suite
- Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 security controls
- Configure and administer Office 365, Entra ID, and associated M365 services
- Integrate security and identity tools such as CyberArk PAM and SIEM
- Develop and manage automation processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks
- Provide technical leadership throughout design, implementation, and testing phases
- Document system configurations, workflows, and maintenance protocols
- Collaborate with government and military stakeholders to meet operational requirements
- 10+ years in Systems Administration or related IT fields
- VMware VCP-DCV certification (Required)
- Microsoft 365 Certification
- Proven experience with:
- VMware Infrastructure (5+ years)
- NIST 800-53 Rev 5 Controls Implementation
- Office 365 and Entra ID Administration
- Security tools integration (CyberArk PAM, SIEM)
- IaC frameworks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- VMware Infrastructure (5+ years)
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in Saudi Arabia during both phases
- Previous government or military IT role
- Experience working with high-security networks and environments
- Understanding of DoD or federal compliance frameworks
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans
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