Senior IT/ICT Engineer

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL; Doha; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL in Doha, Qatar seeks a Senior IT/ICT Engineer with a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing data center, telecommunications, and ICT systems. You will lead complex projects and drive scalable, secure solutions for enterprise environments.

The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic planning, including cloud integration, virtualization, and network security, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multi-vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering, with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telco environments.
• Proficiency in data center technologies (servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications).
• Strong hands-on experience with hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Expertise in networking protocols, infrastructure design, and network security solutions.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT/ICT solutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, and telecom systems.
• Create detailed blueprints, diagrams, and documentation for infrastructure.
• Lead end-to-end IT/ICT projects, including system integration, configuration, and testing.
• Oversee deployments in data centers and telecom environments, minimizing downtime.
• Provide technical leadership during rollouts, migrations, and upgrades.
• Architect and manage data center infrastructure with compute, storage, and network components.
• Design and implement telco solutions such as WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS.
• Develop enterprise ICT solutions and ensure integration between ICT and data center environments.
• Drive security, compliance, and resilience across IT/ICT systems.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Telco-grade infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior IT/ICTEngineer with a strong background in the design, implementation, and managementof data center, telecommunications, and ICT systems. The ideal candidate willhave expertise in both operational and strategic roles, focusing on creatingscalable, secure, and cutting-edge solutions for enterprise andtelecommunications environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design comprehensive IT/ICTsolutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, andtelecommunication systems.
• Create detailed technical blueprints, diagrams,and documentation for new and existing infrastructure.
• Ensure that designs align with business goals,scalability, and industry best practices.

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of IT/ICTprojects, including system integration, configuration, and testing.
• Oversee deployments in data centers andtelecommunications environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide technical leadership during rollouts,migrations, and upgrades.

Data Center Operations

• Architect and manage data center infrastructure,including compute, storage, and network components.
• Optimize performance and reliability throughadvanced virtualization, automation, and monitoring techniques.
• Ensure robust disaster recovery and businesscontinuity strategies are in place.

Telecommunications (Telco)Systems

• Design and implement telco solutions, includingWAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and advanced carrier-grade networks.
• Collaborate with telco providers to designefficient connectivity solutions.
• Maintain and enhance monitoring and analyticssystems to ensure optimal performance.

ICT Systems

• Develop enterprise ICT solutions, such asunified communications, enterprise collaboration tools, and cloud integrations.
• Ensure seamless integration between ICT systemsand data center/telco environments.
• Drive innovation by adopting and deployingemerging ICT technologies.
• Manage complex projects involving multi-vendorsystems, cross-functional teams and sub-contractors.
• Deliver projects on time, ensuring technicalexcellence and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide mentorship and training to juniorengineers and team members.

Security & Compliance

• Design systems with a focus on security,compliance, and resilience.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards andregulations, including ISO 27001, GDPR, and others.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks inIT/ICT infrastructure.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering,with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telcoenvironments.
• Proficiency in data center technologies(servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD-WAN,MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications).
• Strong hands-on experience with hybrid cloudenvironments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Expertise in networking protocols,infrastructure design, and network security solutions.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible,Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP,VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith a focus on innovation.
• Ability to translate complex technical conceptsinto business-friendly solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, andleadership abilities.
• Deep knowledge of telco-grade infrastructure andenterprise ICT applications.
• Experience with advanced technologies like AI,IoT, and edge computing is a plus.