Sr. Systems Expert

• 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.

Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field