Job description

• 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
  

• 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