Senior Systems Administrator – Air Astana, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Job Description

Air Astana IT jobs include this Senior Systems Administrator opening in the Information Technology department at the airline's Almaty base, with applications closing on 8 October 2026. Listed on Air Astana's official careers portal, the role sits at the heart of the airline group's technology operations — keeping business-critical systems, servers and infrastructure running for an airline that operates around the clock. Senior systems administrators in aviation IT typically own server and network administration, virtualisation, patching and monitoring, and work closely with security and service-desk teams to protect operational continuity. Candidates apply directly through the official Air Astana Group careers page by selecting the vacancy and submitting the online application. With the deadline only days away, applications should be submitted promptly.

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain servers, operating systems and enterprise infrastructure. Monitor system health, performance and availability across the IT estate. Implement patching, backup and disaster recovery procedures. Support cybersecurity controls and respond to incidents. Collaborate with application, network and service-desk teams on airline IT projects.

Requirements

Strong background in systems administration (Windows/Linux servers, virtualisation, networking). Experience with monitoring, backup and patch management in a 24/7 environment. Knowledge of IT security best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, VMware, ITIL) are an advantage. Ability to work in Almaty and support mission-critical airline systems.

Benefits

Competitive aviation-industry salary with staff travel benefits, medical cover and professional development inside a major international airline's IT organisation.