Senior Systems Engineer

Location
Dubai
Workplace
On-site

About this 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.

  • 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


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