Senior System Enginering

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer to design and manage complex systems. You will work with cross-functional teams, overseeing system upgrades and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in systems engineering with at least 5 years of experience, proficient in both cloud and operating systems. This role offers competitive benefits including paid time off and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience with system architecture design, implementation, and management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable system architectures.
• Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new applications.

Skills

System architecture design

Operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Networking concepts and protocols

Automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

BlackStone eIT is seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer to join our cutting-edge technology team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex systems and infrastructure solutions that support our growing business needs. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the reliability, security, and efficiency of our systems while providing technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers.

As a Senior System Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess requirements and translate them into technical specifications, oversee system upgrades, and troubleshoot issues effectively. We are looking for a passionate individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and possesses a strong background in systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable system architectures to support application development and deployment.
• Monitor system performance and ensure optimal operation through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new applications and services into existing systems.
• Conduct regular system assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Oversee system security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on best practices in systems engineering.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends to recommend enhancements to existing systems.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience with system architecture design, implementation, and management.
• Proficiency with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) is a plus.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.

• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development