Senior Systems Engineer at Candidzone

Candidzone; Doha; Hybrid; QAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidzone in Doha, Qatar seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, automation, security, and data environments. This on-site role demands a hands-on technical authority with strong leadership.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in IT infrastructure and 7+ years in Azure and DevOps, with deep expertise across Windows, Linux, VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, and IaC practices. You will mentor juniors and drive critical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree highly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience.
• Minimum 7+ years hands-on Azure and DevOps.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure networking, Entra ID, governance and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise environments across Windows Server and Linux platforms.
• Perform advanced Linux administration, scripting, kernel tuning, and security hardening.
• Manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Design and implement Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure networking, Entra ID, SDN, Hub-and-Spoke architecture, and cloud governance.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Azure Bicep.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Automate system administration using PowerShell and Ansible.
• Manage and optimize MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB, including high availability, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation using Qualys or Tenable.
• Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.
• Maintain technical architecture documentation, SOPs, configuration standards, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Follow ITIL v4 practices for incident, problem, change, and asset management.
• Lead infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and technical initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex infrastructure and architectural challenges.

Skills

Azure

DevOps

Windows Server

Linux

Terraform

Azure Bicep

Kubernetes

Docker

PowerShell

Ansible

GitHub Actions

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

MS SQL

Kafka

MongoDB

Entra ID

Azure networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Master's Degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure Bicep

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

PowerShell

Ansible

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Hyper-V

Docker

Kubernetes

MS SQL

Kafka

MongoDB

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer at Candidzone in Doha, DAW, QA. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Candidzone is a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider in Qatar, connecting top talent with reputable organizations across various industries. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority for enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, automation, security, and modern data environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience, including 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise environments across Windows Server and Linux platforms.
• Perform advanced Linux administration, scripting, kernel tuning, and security hardening.
• Manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
• Design and implement Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure networking, Entra ID, SDN, Hub-and-Spoke architecture, and cloud governance.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Azure Bicep.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Automate system administration using PowerShell and Ansible.
• Manage and optimize MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB, including high availability, replication, and disaster recovery.
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation using Qualys or Tenable.
• Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.
• Maintain technical architecture documentation, SOPs, configuration standards, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Follow ITIL v4 practices for incident, problem, change, and asset management.
• Lead infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and technical initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex infrastructure and architectural challenges.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps.
• Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Strong experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure networking, Entra ID, governance, and cloud architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform and Azure Bicep.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Kafka, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, patching, security hardening, and disaster recovery.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft AZ-400 - Azure DevOps Engineer
• VMware VCP
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• ITIL v4 Foundation
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)