Plan and design changes to infrastructure with the goal of enhancing performance.
Design complex storage and server installation, configuration, data backup, data migration and disaster recovery operations plans.
Design and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
Design and perform complex software and operating system upgrades and track system licensing.
Design security settings or access permissions for groups and individuals.
Design and plan DLP Classification Standards and procedures.
Document complex procedures and troubleshooting procedures related to systems/networks software and hardware.
Configure and maintain production software, adjunct support and/or utility software, i.e. Virus malware protection, office application suites and/or application software.
Work and liaise with business applications, vendors, consultants, contractors, and IT personnel from other organizations, divisions, and departments for the implementation of a new solution or for problem-solving.
Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.
Manage, monitor, and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions and work with developers to implement those fixes.
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks.
Design information and operational support systems.
Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for support teams.
Participate in security management.
Manage Microsoft Servers, Active Directory, Exchange, SharePoint, VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, Microsoft 365, Server security
Conduct Cloud management, preferably in MS Azure and Google Cloud.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based environments. (Oracle Linux/Ubuntu/CentOS/ Red hat)
Showcase hands-on experience in installing and configuring Blade, and hyper-converged server infrastructure. (Cisco UCS / Nutanix / Dell VxRail / VMware/ HPE SimpliVity)
Test and approve patching software for servers and clients.
Design and manage enterprise endpoint protection system for servers and clients
Manage and administration of Load Balancers, MS SQL, Oracle RAC, Exadata, identity management systems, and email archiving.
Manage and administer performance tuning of application stacks (e.g., Tomcat, Apache)
Design and Manage virtualization and containerization (e.g., OVM, VMware, Hyper-V, and Virtual Box)
Showcase solid scripting skills (e.g., shell scripts, Power shell)
Perform security best practices and ISO 27001 compliance policy and audit.
Design and maintain all the server security infrastructure with CIS Benchmark and with other industry system security standards.
Perform hardening of servers, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) assessment. Vulnerability scan report analyses and fixes, non-compliance remediation, Experience in Operating System (OS) Hardening, performance, and OS tuning.
Job Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field
Minimum 15+ of related experience with applicable certifications.
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure.
Red Hat certified Engineer: Version 5x or above certified.
ISO 27001 - Lead Auditor Certified and Lead Implementer Certified.
Strong teamwork, time management, and multitasking skills.
Commitment, dependability, and respect for others.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of detail.
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Enthusiasm, diligence, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Initiative, follow-through, and a proactive approach to work assignments.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English. Arabic fluency a plus.
