Systems & Virtualization Engineer (Microsoft & VMware)

Overview

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage VMware / Hypervisor environments, including upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Provision and optimize virtual machines, ensuring efficient CPU, memory, and storage utilization
• Manage Active Directory services, including Group Policy governance and identity controls
• Maintain availability and performance of DNS, DHCP, and core directory services
• Handle Exchange / Microsoft 365 infrastructure administration (tenant/backend level)
• Implement and support hybrid identity solutions using Entra ID (Azure AD) and Azure AD Connect
• Ensure Windows Server patching, compliance, and security hardening in line with best practices
• Integrate infrastructure with monitoring tools and proactively resolve alerts/incidents
• Track and report on server performance, capacity planning, and utilization trends
• Execute change management activities following ITIL standards
• Maintain high availability, resilience, and security of enterprise systems

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 4–8 years of experience in enterprise infrastructure or virtualization roles
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)

• Microsoft 365 And Exchange Online (infrastructure-level)

• Entra ID (Azure AD) & Azure AD Connect
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments (Azure preferred)
• Strong knowledge of patch management, system hardening, and compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SCOM, SolarWinds)
• Understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, change management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator And Identity

• Experience working in UAE enterprise or managed services environments
• Exposure to backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions

Key Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in high-pressure, SLA-driven environments
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Proactive approach to system stability and optimization

Salary Range (Dubai Market Estimate)

• AED 10,000 – 18,000/month (depending on experience and certifications)

Pis And Success Metrics

• Infrastructure uptime (99.9%+ availability)
• Patch compliance & security audit results
• Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR)
• Resource optimization efficiency
• Successful change implementations with minimal downtime

Experience

• Banking: 5 years (Preferred)