Senior System Engineer

OSI Global It Distribution; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Global It Distribution in Dubai seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design and deliver high‑availability infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with clients and consulting teams to tailor virtualization and storage solutions, lead deployments, and ensure robust backup and disaster recovery plans.

The role emphasizes performance tuning, documentation, and leveraging emerging technologies. Strong client-facing communication and project management are essential, with certifications highly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and consultancy/client-facing experience.
• Experience with infrastructure projects involving servers, storage, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CCNA, or AWS Solutions Architect are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Client Collaboration and Solution Design: understand requirements and design tailored infrastructure solutions with virtualization.
• Implementation and Deployment: lead server/storage/network deployment and integration of virtualization.
• Performance Enhancement: identify bottlenecks and optimize configurations for reliability and availability.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning: develop and test DR strategies and ensure data integrity.
• Technical Expertise and Support: provide advanced guidance and resolve complex issues for clients.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: document configurations and contribute to knowledge resources.
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation: stay updated and propose innovative client solutions.
• AMC Solution Planning and Delivery: design AMC solutions aligning with client needs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Server Administration

Storage Administration

Virtualization

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Backup and Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure Design

Solution Design

Windows Server

Linux

Veeam

Active Directory

Data Center

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Veeam

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Employment Type

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Collaboration and Solution Design

   Engage with clients to understand their technical requirements challenges and goals Collaborate with our consulting teams to design tailored infrastructure server and storage solutions that align with client objectives Leverage your virtualization expertise to recommend and implement scalable virtual environments

2. Implementation and Deployment

   Lead the deployment and configuration of servers storage systems and network infrastructure for clients Ensure seamless integration of virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization and enhance efficiency Oversee the installation and setup of backup and disaster recovery solutions ensuring data integrity and availability

3. Performance Enhancement

   Analyze and assess client systems for performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies Implement optimization strategies to enhance system performance reliability and availability Collaborate with clients to fine-tune server and storage configurations for optimal results

4. Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning

   Develop comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies tailored to each clients specific business needs Regularly review and update disaster recovery plans to ensure readiness for unexpected events Lead testing exercises to validate the effectiveness of backup and recovery processes

5. Technical Expertise and Support

   Provide expert-level technical support and guidance to clients addressing complex challenges and ensuring timely issue resolution Lead troubleshooting efforts to diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues that may arise

6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing

   Maintain meticulous documentation of project plans system configurations and procedures Contribute to the creation of technical knowledge resources for internal and client use

7. Emerging Technologies and Innovation

   Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and best practices Provide thought leadership and recommendations for incorporating innovative solutions into client projects

8. AMC Solution Planning and Delivery

   Collaborate closely with clients to understand their AMC requirements including hardware software and network components Design tailored AMC solutions that align with client needs ensuring optimal system performance and longevity

Key Skills

• Systems Engineering
• Server Administration
• Storage Administration
• Virtualization
• VMware vSphere
• Hyper-V
• Backup and Recovery
• Disaster Recovery
• Infrastructure Design
• Solution Design
• Windows Server
• Troubleshooting
• Client Handling
• Data Center
• SAN
• NAS
• Veeam
• Business Continuity
• Performance Tuning
• Network Infrastructure
• Active Directory
• Linux
• AMC
• Technical Consulting
• Project Management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus. Demonstrated experience ([X]+ years) as a Systems Engineer with a focus on infrastructure, servers, storage, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery in a consultancy or client-facing role. Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions using industry-leading server, storage, and virtualization technologies. Strong understanding of backup and disaster recovery principles, methodologies, and technologies. Excellent communication skills for effectively engaging with clients and internal teams. Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent are highly desirable. Ability to adapt to dynamic client environments and deliver exceptional results. Adept at problem-solving and creative thinking to address unique client challenges. Strong project management skills to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.