Virtualization and Systems Administrator
Quick answer
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia is hiring a hybrid (Beirut-based) Virtualization and Systems Administrator for a 6-month consultancy to optimize infrastructure, virtualization, and application support.
- Role
- Virtualization and Systems Administrator
- Organization
- Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
- Location
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-06-18
The role
The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) is seeking a Virtualization and Systems Administrator for a 6-month consultancy. The role focuses on optimizing Proxmox clusters, managing storage expansion, and providing operational support for hosted applications. The contractor will also lead legacy system modernization efforts and ensure high-availability through robust backup and recovery solutions. This position requires deep expertise in infrastructure management and virtualization to support the Decision-Support and Data Science Division.
What you'll do
- Administer and maintain Proxmox virtualization clusters and lifecycle operations.
- Manage storage volume provisioning and optimize high-throughput storage paths.
- Provide operational support and troubleshooting for on-premises hosted applications.
- Deploy and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Design and execute legacy system migration and modernization blueprints.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fields.
- Minimum 6 years of professional experience in data systems and infrastructure management.
- Proven experience with cloud environments, container orchestration, and DevOps automation.
- Demonstrated expertise in SAN administration and LUN management.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid position based at the UN-House in Beirut.
What is the duration of this contract?
The assignment is for a fixed duration of 6 months.
What are the core technical qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience, including expertise in Proxmox, Kubernetes, SAN storage, and infrastructure modernization.
By when should I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted by 06/18.
How to apply
Apply directly on Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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