Senior IT System Engineer

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Admin Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of server management, network infrastructure, and cloud technologies. This role is critical in maintaining the stability, security, and scalability of our IT systems and supporting our transition to a hybrid cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage, monitor, and maintain company servers (Linux, Windows) and network infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all IT systems and services.
• Perform regular system audits, upgrades, and patches to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware, software, and networking issues.
• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems
• for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business
• requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure (Azure Cloud).
• Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement cloud migration strategies.
• Optimize cloud usage for performance and cost efficiency.
• Manage and support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Prox mox ) and storage solutions.
• Ensure optimal performance of virtualized environments and conduct capacity planning.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery plans for critical systems.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
• Automate routine system administration tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.
• Document procedures, configurations, and changes to systems and infrastructure.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 8 years of experience in system administration or similar role.
• Proven experience managing Linux/Unix and Windows Server environments.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure).

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox).
• Expertise in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with monitoring and management tools (OP Manager, AD Audit, Zabbix).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions

Certifications (preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: MCSA – MCSE
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.

If interested, please send your updated resume in a PDF format to: jobs@madkour.com.eg mentioning the job title in the e-mail subject.