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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
Strong hands‑on experience with VMware and/or Hyper‑V virtualization
Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms
Solid understanding of enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs, Firewalls, VPNs)
Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS)
Solid understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions
Proven experience in hybrid enterprise environments
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities

Skills

Windows Server
Linux
VMware
Hyper-V
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Active Directory
Azure AD
DNS
DHCP
Group Policies
PowerShell
Bash
Ansible
Infrastructure-as-Code
Configuration Management
Enterprise Networking
Storage Technologies
Backup Solutions
Disaster Recovery Solutions
Microsoft 365
Intune
Docker
Kubernetes
ITIL

Location

UAE
Regional locations

Work Type

Hybrid IT infrastructure
On-premises
Cloud platforms
On-call support
After-hours support

Experience Level

Senior
7+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field