Systems architect – linux & backup services

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading technology solutions provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is seeking an experienced Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services to lead the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise Linux and backup platforms across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on ensuring high availability, security, compliance, and long-term data protection through robust backup and archive strategies.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage enterprise backup and archive platforms (Commvault) Define long-term data retention, tiering, and retrieval strategies Ensure alignment with business RPO/RTO, compliance, and regulatory requirements Design secure, resilient, and cost-optimized archive solutions across on-prem and cloud Disaster Recovery & Resilience Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies for business continuity Execute and document disaster recovery and restore testing scenarios Support integration with multi-site and active-active data center environments Operations & Optimization Integrate Linux and backup environments with hybrid/cloud platforms Perform performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle management Optimize storage utilization and costs across tiers Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives Security & Compliance Enforce Linux OS security standards (access control, auditing, hardening) Ensure backup data security through encryption and immutability Support compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements Monitoring & Reporting Implement centralized monitoring, alerting, and reporting Define KPIs, dashboards, and system health metrics Maintain visibility across hybrid and cloud environments Project Delivery & Leadership Lead end-to-end delivery of Linux and backup-related projects Provide technical guidance to engineers and administrators Maintain architecture documentation, standards, and runbooks Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with infrastructure, security, and application teams Act as a technical interface with vendors and business stakeholders Communicate technical risks and designs effectively Requirements Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8–10 years of experience in enterprise Linux systems and backup architecture Strong hands‑on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Extensive experience with Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive solutions Certifications Mandatory: Commvault Certification (Backup & Recovery / Archive) Preferred: Red Hat certifications (RHCSA, RHCE or higher) Technical Skills Expert in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, hardening, and performance tuning Advanced expertise in enterprise backup and archive platforms (Commvault) Experience integrating backup/archive solutions with Azure and Google Cloud Strong understanding of DR, retention policies, encryption, and compliance controls Experience with monitoring, automation, and scripting Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills #J-18808-Ljbffr