Senior IT Infrastructure Architect & Automation Lead

Nexus Solutions; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical Insurance

Performance-Based Bonuses

Corporate Benefits

Job summary

Nexus Solutions in Dubai seeks an IT Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable IT operations across multiple client environments. You will own infrastructure projects, automate tasks, and ensure reliable systems.

The role requires 4–5 years in systems administration, Docker, Proxmox, Google Workspace, scripting in Bash or Python, and strong communication with non-technical staff.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years in systems administration or infrastructure roles.
• Experience with Docker in production and virtualization (Proxmox/ similar).
• Networking knowledge: VLANs, firewalls, DNS, DHCP and VPN.
• Google Workspace administration at tenant level.
• Scripting with Bash or Python for automation.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable systems.
• Clear communication with non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and build servers, networks, VPN, identity and access for Group and BU environments.
• Set and maintain the Group build standard for new environments.
• Build infrastructure that can be reproduced from documentation and code.
• Document all systems built to a handover-ready standard.
• Deliver the entity separation program across Google Workspace, Slack, domains and VPN.
• Build a separate VPN per entity, with one-way Group visibility into BUs.
• Build separate IT environments for Group Services clients to agree specification and timeline.
• Log client work in Clockify against tier deliverables and billable hours.
• Own the Group IT improvement backlog, prioritized by risk and cost.
• Automate repeated tasks using scripts, n8n workflows and configuration management.
• Resolve the causes of recurring tickets.
• Own patching, capacity and monitoring for assigned systems on the Proxmox and Docker environment.
• Run quarterly backup restore tests and document the results.
• Lead post-incident reviews and record root cause and actions.
• Review significant IT changes before implementation, including those proposed by the IT Lead.
• Escalate unresolved material risks to the Group COO.
• Coach L2 staff to reduce repeat escalations.
• Provide technical input to IT Governance on policies and runbooks.

Skills

Linux Admin

Docker in prod

Proxmox

Networking

Google Workspace Admin

Scripting

System Design

Documentation

Communication

Education

IT degree or diploma

Tools

Clockify

n8n

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Nexus Solutions in Dubai seeks an IT Infrastructure Specialist to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable IT operations across multiple client environments. You will own infrastructure projects, automate tasks, and ensure reliable systems.

The role requires 4–5 years in systems administration, Docker, Proxmox, Google Workspace, scripting in Bash or Python, and strong communication with non-technical staff.