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
