Senior Systems Engineer

• 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
  


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• 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