- We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to manage the ongoing operations of a hybrid IT infrastructure, including on-premises data center systems and cloud platforms. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on engineering capability, and a deep understanding of enterprise systems in a fast-paced, business-critical environment.
- The ideal candidate will play a key role in infrastructure modernization, cloud migration initiatives, security compliance, and operational excellence, supporting business operations across the UAE and potentially regional locations.
- Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Engineering & Operations:
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise‑grade on‑premise infrastructure (compute, storage, virtualization, and networking)
- Administer and optimize virtualization platforms such as VMware and/or Hyper‑V
- Manage and support Windows and Linux server environments
- Oversee Active Directory, Azure AD, identity federation, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies
- Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of infrastructure services
- Lead infrastructure upgrades, data center migrations, and technology refresh projects
Cloud & Hybrid Platforms :
- Manage cloud infrastructure platforms (Microsoft / Amazon /Google)
- Implement and support hybrid cloud connectivity, cloud governance, security, and best practices
- Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts from on premises to cloud
- Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage and performance
Security, Compliance & Reliability:
- Apply infrastructure security hardening and access controls
- Support compliance with organizational policies and regional regulations
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
- Participate in audits, vulnerability assessments, and security reviews
Automation & Continuous Improvement:
- Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible
- Adopt Infrastructure‑as‑Code and configuration management best practices
- Improve system reliability through proactive monitoring and alerting
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- Leadership & Support
- Provide root‑cause analysis for critical incidents
- Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge transfer
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and internal stakeholders
- Participate in on‑call and after‑hours support when required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or Infrastructure roles
- Strong hands‑on experience with:
- Windows Server and Linux systems
- VMware and/or Hyper‑V virtualization
- Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms
- Solid understanding of:
- Enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs)
- Storage technologies (SAN, NAS)
- Backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Proven experience in hybrid enterprise environments
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
- Preferred Qualifications (Advantage)
- Microsoft Certification – On-Premises / Cloud
- Linux Knowledge – Red Hat / Suse
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and endpoint integration
- Knowledge of container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with ITIL‑based service management environments
- Experience working in enterprise or regional Middle East environments
- Exposure to compliance frameworks and security standards
