Senior System Engineer Infrastructure
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Job Description
Senior System Engineer – Infrastructure
We are a trusted recruitment partner connecting experienced technology professionals with leading organizations across the region. On behalf of a well-established company operating within a diversified group structure, we are seeking a Senior System Engineer – Infrastructure to join their team on a full-time remote basis across the MENA region.
About the Role
As a Senior System Engineer – Infrastructure, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and high-availability infrastructure environments. You will play a key role in ensuring system stability, optimizing performance, and supporting cloud and on-premise infrastructure across the organization. This role is ideal for a proactive infrastructure expert who thrives in remote, distributed environments and is passionate about reliability, security, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise infrastructure solutions (cloud and on-premise).
- Manage and optimize servers, storage systems, virtualization platforms, and network components.
- Administer cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) ensuring scalability and security best practices.
- Implement monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and ensure minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to enhance system security and automation.
- Maintain infrastructure documentation, policies, and technical procedures.
- Support system upgrades, patch management, and performance tuning initiatives.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or system administration roles.
- Strong experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Solid knowledge of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and security protocols.
- Experience with monitoring tools and backup solutions.
- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, VMware) are a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within remote teams across MENA time zones.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Mode: Remote
- Region: MENA
- Industry: Technology / Corporate Group
If you are a senior infrastructure professional seeking a remote opportunity within a dynamic regional environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key skills/competency
- Infrastructure Engineering
- System Administration
- Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Virtualization Technologies
- Network Concepts
- Security Protocols
- Monitoring Tools
- Backup Solutions
- Automation Scripting
- Incident Response
How to Get Hired at Confidential Careers
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, and network security relevant to the Senior System Engineer role.
- Showcase your expertise: Emphasize your 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and system administration, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining systems.
- Demonstrate remote work skills: Provide examples of successful collaboration in distributed teams and across different time zones, showcasing strong communication.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with specific technologies like VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, GCP, and scripting languages.
- Highlight certifications: Mention any relevant certifications like Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, or VMware to further validate your qualifications.
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