Microsoft AD & Container Engineer
(Saudi National Only)
Grade: G05
Location: RIYADH
Working hours: full time
Advert closing: 23/07/2026
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible to the RSAF Directorate of Communications and Information Technology (DCIT) Network Engineering and Computer Center (NECC) for the administration, maintenance, security, and operational support of Microsoft Active Directory services, Docker and Kubernetes services, and Red Hat OpenShift enterprise platforms, ensuring stable, secure, and highly available services.
Responsibilities
• Maintain and support enterprise identity infrastructure
• Ensure reliability and operational readiness of Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
• Perform system upgrades, patching, backup verification, and health checks
• Troubleshoot authentication, infrastructure, and container platform incidents
Job Requirements:
• Strong experience in Microsoft Active Directory administration and troubleshooting •Experience with Docker and Kubernetes Services administration,
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform administration
• Knowledge of Windows Server, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and LDAP
• Experience with Identity and Access Management concepts
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and enterprise virtualization
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and platform-related issues
• Administer and maintain enterprise Active Directory environments
• Deploy, configure, and support Docker and Kubernetes services
• Deploy, configure, and support Red Hat OpenShift clusters
• Manage Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, and authentication services
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security compliance
• Coordinate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams
SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and leave allowance, a full health care scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
BAE Systems
BAE Systems has a heritage of commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For 50 years, we have provided the platforms and services that support the Saudi armed forces to defend the interests of the Kingdom. In support of the Saudi Arabia National Objectives, we’ve invested heavily in the development of Saudi people, technology, infrastructure and local companies in the defence supply chain. Our investments have helped to
develop the Saudi defence industry as well as developing a skilled and highly productive workforce.
(BAE Systems KSA is committed to the full inclusion of qualified people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, BAE Systems KSA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, and or to perform essential job functions).
Note: All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals..
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