Senior systems engineer at candidzone

Senior Systems Engineer at Candidzone in Doha, DAW, QA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. 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 Dev Ops.

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 v Sphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. Design and implement Microsoft Azure Iaa S/Paa S, 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 Dev Ops and Git Hub Actions. Automate system administration using Power Shell and Ansible. Manage and optimize MS SQL, Kafka, and Mongo DB, 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 Dev Ops. Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments. Strong experience with VMware v Sphere/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 Dev Ops and Git Hub Actions. Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Kafka, Mongo DB, 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 Dev Ops Engineer VMware VCP Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) ITIL v4 Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) #J-18808-Ljbffr