Systems Engineer

gistec, a leading provider of GIS solutions and the official distributor of Esri in the UAE, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems and IT Infrastructure Engineer. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of hands-on experience across IT products (MS, Oracle, etc.), networking, infrastructure, cloud platforms, virtualization, and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution engineering through design, deploy, and maintain enterprise infrastructure systems, including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms.
• Administer and optimize Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and group policies.
• Manage, diagnose, and monitor networking infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
• Deploy and manage on-perm and on-cloud infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, hybrid) across AWS and Azure environments.
• Implement and manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and security audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ensure network and data security through proper configurations, monitoring tools, and incident response.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning and execution.
• Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to support infrastructure such as code (IaC) and automation initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and diagrams for infrastructure architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and security threats, recommending improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems design and deployment, administration, and networking.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewall configuration, and enterprise-level routing/switching.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or both (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Azure VMs, Azure AD, etc.).
• Proven expertise with VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and penetration testing tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite).
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• GIS/Esri software knowledge is a plus.

Preferred Certifications (Optional):

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect / SysOps Administrator
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Cisco CCNA
• CompTIA Security+ or CASP+
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Apply here:
https://amc.gistec.com/jobs/systems-engineer-55

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• IT: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification (Preferred)