Senior Systems Engineer
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About the Role
The Senior Systems Engineer will design, manage, and optimize ICT infrastructure across large-scale sports facilities in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on ensuring high availability, performance, and security of systems supporting mega events and day-to-day operations.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and administer enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Windows Servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and backup systems
- Support and maintain hyper converged infrastructure (HCI), particularly Dell VxRail and VMware vSphere/ESXi environments
- Oversee Azure cloud infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with on premises systems
- Manage hybrid environments including Azure services such as virtual networks, compute, storage, and identity management (Entra ID)
- Plan and execute system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of hardware and infrastructure
- Lead infrastructure projects including RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, migrations, and technical documentation
- Monitor system performance, health, and security to ensure optimal uptime and efficiency
- Manage CCTV and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliability and availability of video systems
- Provide advanced L2/L3 technical support for escalated infrastructure issues
- Investigate and diagnose incidents, perform root cause analysis, and develop workarounds and permanent fixes
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure/system engineering roles, with a focus on hybrid environments (on prem + cloud)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory environments
- Hands on expertise with Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online
- Proficiency in Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
- Expertise in VMware (vSphere, vCenter) and hyper converged infrastructure (preferably Dell VxRail)
- Strong knowledge of Azure services including IaaS, PaaS, Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and Azure Monitor
- Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks including incident, problem, and change management
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred)
- Experience supporting large scale, time sensitive environments (sports/events industry is a plus)
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Overview
- Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading technology and service provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is looking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer who will be responsible for designing, managing, and optimizing ICT infrastructure across large scale sports facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and administer enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Windows Servers, storage, networking, virtualization, and backup systems.
- Support and maintain hyper converged infrastructure (HCI), particularly Dell VxRail and VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
- Oversee Azure cloud infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with on premises systems.
- Manage hybrid environments including Azure services such as virtual networks, compute, storage, and identity management (Entra ID).
- Plan and execute system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of hardware and infrastructure.
- Lead infrastructure projects including RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, migrations, and technical documentation.
- Monitor system performance, health, and security to ensure optimal uptime and efficiency.
- Manage CCTV and surveillance infrastructure, ensuring reliability and availability of video systems.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams (network, security, applications) to ensure smooth operations.
- Provide advanced L2/L3 technical support for escalated infrastructure issues.
- Investigate and diagnose incidents by analyzing event timelines and identifying root triggers.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in infrastructure/system engineering roles, with a focus on hybrid environments (on prem + cloud).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong experience with Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
- Hands on expertise with Microsoft 365 / Exchange Online.
- Experience managing SSL certificates and licensing.
- Proficiency in Linux environments (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Expertise in VMware (vSphere, vCenter) and hyper converged infrastructure (preferably Dell VxRail).
- Experience with enterprise storage solutions (vSAN, NAS, Dell EMC).
- Strong knowledge of Azure services including IaaS, PaaS, Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and Azure Monitor.
- Solid understanding of ITIL frameworks including incident, problem, and change management.
- Experience supporting large scale, time sensitive environments (sports/events industry is a plus).
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (preferred)
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