Infrastructure Lead

IGT Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to design and implement IT infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in architecture and solution design, with expertise in VMware, UNIX/Linux, and cloud infrastructure. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to critical IT projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with proven leadership.
• Hands-on expertise with VMware and virtualization best practices.
• Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux and Windows Server platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead the implementation of IT infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee network design, firewall, and security design.
• Manage architecture solutions across data center and IT security domains.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Terraform

Nagios

Zabbix

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Description: Infrastructure Architect

The Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing and leading the implementation of IT infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and solution design within the IT infrastructure domain.

1. 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with proven leadership in architecture and solution design.
2. Experience in network design, infrastructure planning, firewall, and security design.
3. Hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, and virtualization best practices.
4. Strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux and Windows Server platforms.
5. Experience in architecture solutions across data center, SAN/NAS storage, backup/DR, and IT security domains.
6. Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and hybrid architectures.
7. Deep understanding of routing/switching, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, etc.), and security hardening practices.
8. Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.) and monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, etc.).
9. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure on critical issues.
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• ITIL Foundation / TOGAF (preferred but not mandatory)

Role: Infrastructure Architect

Industry Type: IT Services & Consulting

Department: IT & Information Security

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: IT Infrastructure Services

Education:

• Any Graduate, B.Tech/B.E. in Any Specialization

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