Senior IT System Engineer

1 week ago


Cairo, Cairo, Egypt MADKOUR Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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: mentioning the job title in the e-mail subject.


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