Sr. Information Technology Specialist

VAM Systems is currently looking for Sr. Information Technology Specialist for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:

Job Description

Must be able to manage fully all Microsoft’s/non-Microsoft core business applications and

operating systems, On-Prem and Cloud Environment (Azure/AWS), in addition to fully the network and security in the organisation. This includes all the devices, software, workstation, and server hardware.

This role is a key position within the service department and will be called upon to resolve the highest level of technical issues.  

Professional Skills/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related field from an accredited institution. 
•  12+ years, experience in designing and deploying Infrastructure, hardware and networking solutions. 
•  Experience deploying production applications, solutions, Hardware and networking as stated above in “Required Advanced Technical Proficiencies and Duties”. 
• Working knowledge of systems deployment within Windows platform. 
• Experience in Infrastructure, Virtualization, Hardware and networking from deployment and maintaining the availability of the service. 
• Knowledge of Service-oriented architecture and interfaces Architecture.
• Experience of working with multiple solution partners and systems integrators.
• Project management skills.
• Can lead and manage on the ground and virtual team.
• Takes accountability and responsibility of the department overall services.
• Good understanding of security issues surrounding applications. 
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience of monitoring of service thresholds. 
• Strong attention to detail, Analytical, excellent time management and organizational and able to work in fast, paced, high volume environment. 
• Effective communication skills are required. 
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise. 
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills are required to manage outstanding issues until resolution. 
• Excellent command in computer literature.
• Excellent command in Microsoft Windows operation systems and office.
• Working knowledge of systems monitoring.
• Experience of working with multiple solution partners and systems integrators. Holder of MCTS (Microsoft Certified Solutions Certificate), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft
• Exchange, and AWS Certified Solution Associate. 
• Holder of Cisco Certification.
• Holder of Microsoft Azure Certification.
• The Employee will be responsible for all the points mentioned in stated above in “Required Advanced Technical Proficiencies and Duties”.
• In addition to fully manage the infrastructure in Amazon Web Services, Responsible for Backup for the AWS servers, managing on-prem Physical Servers, Managing and Deployment for Firewall with Network Design. In addition to the Above Managing the SharePoint on premise Design and Deployment of Load balancers in Cloud/ On premise,
• Managing the NAC Forescout Solution for Enhanced security in Overall HQ and Sites, Design, Deploying and management for Altaro Backup & Replication for On Prem and O365, Managing the Palo Alto Firewall Endpoints of Servers and Clients, Managing IP Cloud Telephony integrated with Teams.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.  

Required Advanced Technical Proficiencies and Duties:

•  Provide technical services for the following areas:  
•  Microsoft and non-Microsoft Products.
• Deploying of new project/Product.
• Upgrade any of the current system.
• Managing Infrastructure this will include on-prem and cloud environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of Windows server 2019/2022 maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, migration, & upgrade.
• Advanced working knowledge of Active Directory 2022/Azure AD, DHCP, DNS and how it works in complex environments.
• Advanced working knowledge in latest Linux Servers OS, creation and management.
• Management of all Microsoft related technologies: Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Apps (Desktop-Web-Mobile) Office 365, Visio, MS Teams, Exchange Online, SharePoint Storage Online, Intune 2307, Microsoft Defender.
• Implementing and managing Conditional Access Policy, Windows Information Protection, Identity
• Protection, MFA. Implementing Security systems as per  requirements. 
• Creations and management of AWS EC2 Instances, Security Groups, S3 Storage, Storage Gateway, RDS 
• Network configuration and management.
• Managing HQ & Branches Network WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi connectivity, Cisco routers & Switches, Cisco SDA,
• Palo Alto firewalls and Cortex Antivirus, Qualys Cloud Platform.
• Management Internal systems, cloud and network infrastructure.  
• Management of all Virtualization technologies: Microsoft Azure, AWS 
• Monitoring and management of servers/systems alerts and notifications.  
• Advanced working knowledge of Veritas Backup Exec, Altaro Backup & Replication, and Recovery.  
• Advanced working knowledge in IP Cloud Telephony integrated with Teams. 
• Resolve all the issues related to IT infrastructure & Network.    
• Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure.
•  Active participation in all on going and upcoming IT projects. Providing technical support, documents & reports and feed backs for the IT projects. Coordination with the clients and suppliers for IT requirements.
• Perform other duties and related tasks as may be required from time to time.   

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)

Terms and conditions: 

Joining time frame:   maximum 4 weeks