Engineer - Satellite Systems Administration (Space42)

Overview:

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that Integrates Satellite Communications, Geospatial Analytics and Artificial Intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. 

Our vision is to pioneer beyond today for humanity to experience a better tomorrow. Space42 challenges traditional approaches with advanced AI and cutting-edge satellite technology, making space more accessible and redefining how data from space can be used on Earth. We aim to achieve this by connecting people to rewire potential, informing decisions to reimagine impact and enabling action to redefine tomorrow. 

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X and Instagram @Space42ai

Responsibilities:

The Engineer will manage, maintain and optimize Unix-based systems and infrastructure. Also, will be responsible for system administration, performance tuning, automation, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical environments.

• Install, configure, and maintain Unix servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Oracle Linux, Sun Solaris) across both physical and virtualized environments.
• Perform system monitoring, log analysis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for both system and application issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, file systems, and security policies to ensure system integrity and compliance.
• Implement patch management, upgrades, and system backups in line with organizational policies.
• Manage network services such as DNS, NTP, SSH, FTP, Central Time & Frequency Systems.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to optimize infrastructure performance and ensure Disaster Recovery (DR) site readiness.
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure optimal performance, stability, and compliance.
• Maintain and update system documentation, configuration details, and operational procedures.
• Support virtualization environments including VMware, KVM, and Proxmox.
• Work with containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes and support Java-based applications.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of system enhancement and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Provide end-to-end support for mission-critical satellite applications, coordinating with vendors and various NOCs for issue resolution.
• Support operational applications on backend servers and clients, including performing preventive maintenance, analyzing system alarms, and implementing root cause resolutions.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance and implement maintenance plans and update test plans and operational procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electronics, or related field.
• RedHat Linux/Unix Administration Certified 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Unix system administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/SUSE,Solaris).
• Strong experience in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system recovery.
• Hands-on knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring tasks.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Proxmox).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and secure remote connectivity.
• Working Knowledge of windows AD, DNS, HTTP/s, SSH, LDAP, etc..
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions.
• Exposure to Satellite Ground Systems or mission-critical applications is an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operational support environment and under pressure.