Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer

The Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer will be a highly skilled and experienced professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of various operating systems, virtualization technologies, cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, GCP), networking, and security best practices. The Senior Systems and Cloud Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure while maintaining strict compliance with all relevant cybersecurity regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:

  • Lead and execute cloud migration projects.
  • Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms like OCI, Azure, and GCP.
  • Provision and manage virtual machines, containers, and other cloud resources.
  • Manage cloud storage solutions for efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like PowerShell, Terraform, or Ansible.
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, security, and business continuity for cloud-based systems.

• On-premises Systems:

  • Maintain and troubleshoot on-premises hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux).
  • Deploy, configure, and manage VMware vSphere virtual environment.

• Systems Administration:

  • Manage server infrastructure, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Administer and maintain operating systems and related services.
  • Design and implement Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams.

• Endpoint Security:

  • Deploy and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and security.

• Identity and Access Management:

  • Implement and manage identity and access solutions, including Azure Active Directory and Single Sign-On.

• Data Governance and Compliance:

  • Implement and manage data loss prevention policies to protect sensitive information.

• Automation and Scripting:

  • Develop and implement automation scripts for system administration tasks.

• Security and Compliance:

  • Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.

• Monitoring and Optimization:

  • Proactively monitor cloud and on-premises system performance and identify performance bottlenecks.

• Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure smooth system operations.

• Research and Development:

  • Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve system performance and efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience: 4+ years in systems administration, O365, Exchange Online, and cloud computing. Proven experience with cloud platforms like OCI, Azure, or GCP.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong expertise in virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere.
  • Experience with identity and access management solutions, including Azure Active Directory.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator
• Cloud computing certification in major cloud technologies
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Work Conditions: On-site, Contract Language Requirements: [Not specified]