Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services (RHEL & Commvault Cloud Archive) | Q-Soft | Qatar

Q-Soft; Qatar; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Soft in Qatar seeks a Systems Architect specializing in Linux and Backup Services to lead design, operation, and modernization of enterprise infrastructure. Focus areas include RHEL, Commvault Backup & Archive, and cloud archive integration across on-prem, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments.

You will guide backup architecture, DR planning, security, and governance while mentoring engineering teams and driving infrastructure modernization initiatives enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of enterprise Linux systems architecture experience.
• 8–10 years of hands-on Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive experience.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Extensive experience with Commvault Cloud Archive solutions.
• Proven experience integrating Commvault Archive with Azure storage services.
• Proven experience integrating Commvault Archive with Google Cloud storage services.
• Strong understanding of backup architecture, recovery strategies, and data protection.
• Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise security controls, encryption, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and infrastructure architecture skills.
• Experience working within large‑scale enterprise data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Design and operate Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive platforms.
• Develop and maintain backup and archive solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
• Design Commvault Cloud Archive integrations with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Ensure backup platforms meet recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO).
• Develop and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Implement Linux security hardening, encryption, access control, and compliance standards.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, and platform optimization projects.
• Monitor backup performance, storage utilization, and platform health.Establish governance, standards, and best practices for Linux and backup services.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor infrastructure and operations teams on Linux and backup technologies.

Skills

Linux system architecture

RHEL

Backup & Archive (Commvault)

Cloud integration (Azure, GCP)

Disaster recovery planning

Security controls & encryption

Infrastructure modernization

Leadership & mentoring

Large-scale data center experience

Governance & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services (RHEL & Commvault Cloud Archive) | Q-Soft | Qatar

Recruiting Company: Q-Soft

Job Location: Qatar

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Q-Soft is seeking a highly experienced Systems Architect specializing in Linux and Backup Services to lead the design, operation, and modernization of enterprise infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Commvault Backup & Archive solutions, cloud archive integration, disaster recovery, security, and enterprise infrastructure governance across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.

Detailed Job Description

As a Systems Architect – Linux & Backup Services, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing mission-critical Linux and backup environments that support business continuity, compliance, and operational resilience. You will lead enterprise backup and archive initiatives, integrating Commvault with Azure and Google Cloud archive services while ensuring recovery objectives, security standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. The role requires deep technical expertise in Linux platform administration, backup architecture, cloud integration, encryption, disaster recovery, and infrastructure design. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and drive infrastructure modernization initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Design and operate Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive platforms.
• Develop and maintain backup and archive solutions across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments.
• Design Commvault Cloud Archive integrations with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Ensure backup platforms meet recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO).
• Develop and maintain enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
• Implement Linux security hardening, encryption, access control, and compliance standards.
• Lead infrastructure modernization, migration, and platform optimization projects.
• Monitor backup performance, storage utilization, and platform health.Establish governance, standards, and best practices for Linux and backup services.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor infrastructure and operations teams on Linux and backup technologies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of enterprise Linux systems architecture experience.
• 8–10 years of hands‑on Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive experience.
• Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Extensive experience with Commvault Cloud Archive solutions.
• Proven experience integrating Commvault Archive with Azure storage services.
• Proven experience integrating Commvault Archive with Google Cloud storage services.
• Strong understanding of backup architecture, recovery strategies, and data protection.
• Experience designing and implementing disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of enterprise security controls, encryption, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and infrastructure architecture skills.
• Experience working within large‑scale enterprise data center environments.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architecture experience.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code frameworks.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized infrastructure platforms.
• Familiarity with storage technologies including SAN, NAS, and object storage.
• Experience supporting highly regulated enterprise environments.

Mandatory Certifications

• Valid Commvault Certification
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Recruitment Pro Tip

For architect-level Linux and data protection roles, employers prioritize candidates who can demonstrate successful delivery of enterprise backup transformations, large-scale Commvault deployments, cloud archive integrations, disaster recovery implementations, and Linux platform modernization projects. Highlight measurable outcomes such as reduced recovery times, improved backup success rates, compliance achievements, cloud migration successes, and operational cost optimizations.