Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading technology solutions provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services to lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise Linux and backup platforms across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, security, compliance, and long-term data protection through robust backup and archive strategies. Key Responsibilities: Backup & Archive Architecture - Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and archive platforms (Commvault) - Define long-term data retention, tiering, and retrieval strategies - Ensure alignment with business RPO/RTO, compliance, and regulatory requirements - Design secure, resilient, and cost-optimized archive solutions across on-prem and cloud Disaster Recovery & Resilience - Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies for business continuity - Execute and document disaster recovery and restore testing scenarios - Support integration with multi-site and active-active data center environments Operations & Optimization - Integrate Linux and backup environments with hybrid/cloud platforms - Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle management - Optimize storage utilization and costs across tiers - Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives Security & Compliance - Enforce Linux OS security standards (access control, auditing, hardening) - Ensure backup data security through encryption and immutability - Support compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements Monitoring & Reporting - Implement centralized monitoring, alerting, and reporting - Define KPIs, dashboards, and system health metrics - Maintain visibility across hybrid and cloud environments Project Delivery & Leadership - Lead end-to-end delivery of Linux and backup-related projects - Provide technical guidance to engineers and administrators - Maintain architecture documentation, standards, and runbooks Stakeholder Collaboration - Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams - Act as a technical interface with vendors and business stakeholders - Communicate technical risks and designs effectively Requirements Experience & Education - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 8–10 years of experience in enterprise Linux systems and backup architecture - Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Extensive experience with Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive solutions Certifications - Mandatory: Commvault Certification (Backup & Recovery / Archive) - Preferred: Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE or higher) Technical Skills - Expert in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, hardening, and performance tuning - Advanced expertise in enterprise backup and archive platforms (Commvault) - Experience integrating backup/archive solutions with Azure and Google Cloud - Strong understanding of DR, retention policies, encryption, and compliance controls - Experience with monitoring, automation, and scripting - Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Benefits - Competitive Salary + Benefits Package