Senior System Engineer | Datailer Technologies | Dubai, UAE

Datailer Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Datailer Technologies in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior System Engineer to lead deployment and support of enterprise infrastructure across UAE clients. You will manage VCF and VxRail, administer RHEL and Windows Server environments, and oversee hybrid cloud services with Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Travel to customer sites is required, with a 30-day joining timeline. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise infrastructure implementation and technical support.
• Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell VxRail/HCI platforms.
• Deep experience administering RHEL and Windows Server ecosystems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and endpoint management tools (Intune, Workspace ONE, Citrix).
• Experience with enterprise backup/disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Excellent English communication skills with customer-facing consulting ability.
• Legal work eligibility in UAE and availability to join within 30 days with travel across the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise infrastructure implementation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting projects for diverse UAE clients.
• Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell VxRail HCI environments.
• Administer RHEL servers and Windows Server ecosystems (AD, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, Exchange).
• Manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and productivity suites (Microsoft 365, Azure).
• Administer endpoint management and virtualization platforms (Intune, Workspace ONE, Citrix).
• Implement and monitor backup/DR solutions (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Manage server hardware, storage arrays, SAN/NAS fabrics, and DR clusters.
• Travel to customer sites across the UAE for hands-on implementations and support.

Skills

VCF

VxRail

RHEL

Windows Server

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Workspace ONE

Citrix

Backup & DR

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Systems Engineering

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

Dell VxRail

Job description

Position Summary

Datailer Technologies is actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior System Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience to join our technology team in Dubai, UAE on a full-time permanent on-site basis, with a joining requirement within 30 days. In this critical enterprise infrastructure role, you will be responsible for overseeing complex enterprise infrastructure implementation, troubleshooting, and technical support across hyperconverged systems, cloud platforms, and hybrid data centers. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation, Dell VxRail, RHEL, Windows Server, and enterprise storage to deliver uncompromised system availability and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, client-site travel visibility across the UAE, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT services enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior System Engineer supporting advanced enterprise infrastructure at Datailer Technologies in Dubai, UAE, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of infrastructure deployment, hyperconverged cluster management, virtualization, and client-site technical support across the UAE. Your day-to-day responsibilities include deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell VxRail HCI, administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, Exchange), managing Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Workspace ONE, and Citrix endpoints, and executing enterprise backup strategies using Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and communication skills to manage client-site implementations. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to Salma at [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with 5+ years of infrastructure experience and joining availability within 30 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute enterprise infrastructure implementation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting projects for diverse clients across the UAE.
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments.
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and enterprise Windows Server architectures (Active Directory, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, Exchange).
• Manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and productivity suites utilizing Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure platforms.
• Administer endpoint management and virtualization platforms including Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, and Citrix.
• Implement and monitor enterprise data protection and backup solutions leveraging Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas NetBackup.
• Manage enterprise server hardware, storage arrays, SAN/NAS fabrics, and high-availability disaster recovery clusters.
• Travel to customer sites across the UAE to provide hands-on implementation, troubleshooting, and technical support.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise infrastructure implementation and technical support.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on operational expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Dell VxRail / HCI platforms.
• Deep practical experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and enterprise Windows Server ecosystems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure cloud services, and endpoint management tools (Intune, Workspace ONE, Citrix).
• Proven proficiency with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup).
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong customer-facing consulting abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility in the United Arab Emirates with availability to join within 30 days and travel to customer sites across the UAE.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., VMware Certified Professional - VCP, VxRail Deployment Specialist, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Red Hat Certified Engineer - RHCE).
• Prior professional working experience in managed service providers (MSPs) or enterprise IT consulting firms in the GCC region.
• Advanced knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and enterprise security hardening frameworks.
• Familiarity with automation scripting (PowerShell, Python) for infrastructure provisioning and monitoring.

Application Information

• Recruiter: Datailer Technologies Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Salma (Technical Recruitment Lead)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.datailer.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Infrastructure Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Dubai On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Within 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Dubai, UAE with UAE-wide travel)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior System Engineer position at Datailer Technologies, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your hands-on VCF/VxRail experience, your RHEL and Windows Server administration depth, and confirms your 30-day notice period availability.