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Senior Systems Engineer - Virtualization

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 14 Jul 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in virtualization. The role involves designing, implementing, and providing Level 3 expert support for large-scale private cloud computing infrastructure, focusing on computing technologies including hardware layer, operating system, hypervisor, and orchestration services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-design, implement, and manage hybrid virtualization and containerized platforms based on OpenStack, VMware VCF, and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to evaluate and select technology stack components.
  • Conduct regular capacity planning to meet the demands on the virtualized environment.
  • Develop and implement plans for enhancing the reliability of the computing infrastructure.
  • Analyze and implement performance optimization strategies for the cloud computing environment.
  • Provide L3 expert support, including incident management and resolutions.
  • Develop automation solutions for cloud platforms using tools like Jenkins, Selenium, Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Prepare and conduct training for operational teams.
  • Collaborate with security management teams to ensure systems are secured against cybersecurity threats.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering, or a relevant technology field.
  • 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing private cloud stacks with a focus on compute and virtualization technologies.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with platforms/stacks such as OpenStack, Apache CloudStack, VMware VCF, and Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Expert level in Linux with 5+ years of experience in Linux-based environments.
  • Proficient in programming and scripting using Python, Golang, and bash.
  • Experience with database management and optimization for SQL and NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra is a plus.

Working at Core42 Offers

  • Competitive Salary: Attractive salary package based on skills and experience.
  • Yearly Bonus: Performance-based annual bonus.
  • Premium Family Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Learning & Development: Access to top-tier learning platforms for career growth.

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