Senior Systems Engineer: Azure & Cloud Automation Lead

Candidzone

Doha

Hybrid

QAR 300,000 - 420,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.