Senior System Engineer

Job Summary

The incumbent’s goal is to design, manage, and optimize enterprise‑grade IT infrastructure and cloud environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security across Mowasalat’s systems. The role oversees systems engineering operations, drives cloud and DevOps initiatives, and ensures alignment with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

This position supports reliable business operations by providing advanced technical leadership, guiding system modernization, and enabling scalable and secure IT service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

Infrastructure Engineering & Administration

• Architect, design, and standardize enterprise environments across Windows Server and Linux distributions.
• Manage advanced Linux system administration, including kernel tuning, shell scripting, and security hardening practices.
• Oversee virtualized infrastructures using VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper‑V to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.

Cloud Engineering & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions, including cloud networking and identity management.
• Implement and standardize IaC practices using Terraform and Azure Bicep, ensuring modular, secure, and automated provisioning.
• Apply Azure governance, cost‑optimization, and environment standardization to maintain cloud efficiency and security.

CI/CD & Automation

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support automated deployments.
• Automate system operations, configuration management, and patching workflows using PowerShell and Ansible to reduce manual intervention.

Database & Data Platform Management

• Oversee architectural design, deployment, and operational management of MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB environments.
• Perform advanced tuning, replication, sharding, and high‑availability configuration for enterprise data platforms.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate large‑scale Kubernetes clusters.
• Ensure cluster resiliency, autoscaling, service mesh reliability, and standardized container governance.

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement system security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.
• Lead vulnerability management initiatives using industry‑standard scanning tools and remediation workflows.
• Oversee enterprise‑wide backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery strategies to maintain RPO/RTO compliance.

IT Service Management & Documentation

• Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation.
• Ensure alignment with ITIL v4 frameworks for incident, problem, change, and asset management processes.

Team Leadership & Technical Guidance

• Mentor junior engineers, providing coaching, skill development, and technical oversight.
• Lead infrastructure projects, cross‑functional collaborations, and modernization initiatives.
• Promote a high‑performance, secure, and innovation‑driven IT environment.

Qualifications, Certificates & Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure and DevOps environments.

Certifications & Training

• Preferred:
• Microsoft AZ‑305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Microsoft AZ‑400 (DevOps Solutions)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• ITIL v4 Foundation
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Skills

• Windows & Linux System Engineering
• Azure Cloud Architecture & Governance
• Terraform & Azure Bicep IaC
• CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V)
• Database & Data Platform Management (MS SQL, Kafka, MongoDB)
• Kubernetes & Container Orchestration
• Security Hardening & Compliance
• Problem‑Solving & Troubleshooting
• Documentation & ITSM Practices
• Leadership, Mentoring & Collaboration