Senior Systems Engineer

Candidzone is a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider in Qatar, connecting top talent with reputable organizations across various industries. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority for enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, automation, security, and modern data environments.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience, including 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise environments across Windows Server and Linux platforms.
• Perform advanced Linux administration, scripting, kernel tuning, and security hardening.
• Manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Design and implement Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure networking, Entra ID, SDN, Hub-and-Spoke architecture, and cloud governance.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Azure Bicep.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Automate system administration using PowerShell and Ansible.
• Manage and optimize MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB, including high availability, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation using Qualys or Tenable.
• Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.
• Maintain technical architecture documentation, SOPs, configuration standards, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Follow ITIL v4 practices for incident, problem, change, and asset management.
• Lead infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and technical initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex infrastructure and architectural challenges.

Skills \& Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure networking, Entra ID, governance, and cloud architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform and Azure Bicep.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Kafka, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, patching, security hardening, and disaster recovery.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft AZ-400 – Azure DevOps Engineer
• VMware VCP
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• ITIL v4 Foundation
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)