About this role
The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment and migration of data-centre infrastructure for CNS customers - servers, storage, backup and cloud. The role covers delivery from assessment and design through cut-over and handover, plus L3 support for systems issues.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Deployment and implementation
Design, install and configure server, storage, backup and virtualisation solutions for customer projects.Deploy blade servers (HPE, Dell), including firmware, iLO/iDRAC, OS builds and hardening.Build and configure virtualisation platforms (VMware vSphere/vSAN, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix).Implement SAN/NAS storage (HPE, Dell EMC, NetApp, Pure) - zoning, LUN provisioning, replication and snapshots.Deploy backup and DR solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas) with retention, immutability and offsite/cloud copy.Migration
Plan and execute data-centre, server, storage and workload migrations with minimal downtime.Run P2V/V2V migrations, storage data migrations, and Windows Server / Active Directory upgrades.Migrate on-prem workloads to Azure, AWS or local UAE cloud, and Exchange to Microsoft 365.Write the migration plan, Method of Deployment (MD), cut-over runbook and rollback plan for each project.Cloud and hybrid
Design and deploy hybrid infrastructure - Azure/AWS compute, storage, networking and identity (Entra ID).Implement cloud backup, DR-as-a-service and site-to-site connectivity with the network team.Support and operations
Provide L3 support for systems incidents and carry out root-cause analysis.Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and health checks for AMC customers and produce PM reports.Maintain as-built documents, configuration records and knowledge base articles.Pre-sales and customer delivery
Support pre-sales with solution design, BoQ, SOW inputs and man-day estimates for RFPs.Work directly with customers, vendors and project managers on scope, timelines and acceptance. Education
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering.Desired:
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or MCSE Server / Core Infrastructure.VMware VCP-DCV (VCAP an advantage).Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect - Associate.Veeam VMCE, Commvault, Veritas, Zerto; HPE or Dell EMC storage/server certification; ITIL Foundation.Experience
Minimum:
10+ years in systems infrastructure, with at least 5 years hands-on in deployment and migration projects.Proven delivery of end-to-end data-centre, server, storage, backup and cloud migrations.Desired:
System integrator or managed-services experience in the UAE/GCC. Skills & Abilities
Required:
Servers - HPE ProLiant/Synergy, Dell PowerEdge, Windows Server, Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu).Virtualisation - VMware vSphere, vCenter, vSAN; Hyper-V.Storage - SAN/NAS (HPE, Dell EMC, NetApp), FC/iSCSI, replication.Backup & DR - Veeam Backup & Replication, DR design and testing.Identity & M365 - Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, GPO, Entra ID, Exchange/M365 migration.Cloud - Microsoft Azure or AWS (IaaS, storage, backup, hybrid).Automation - PowerShell.Strong documentation skills: HLD/LLD, MD, migration plans and as-built reports.Desired:
Nutanix AHV, VMware HCX.Pure Storage, HPE Alletra.Commvault, Veritas, Zerto.Intune.Local UAE cloud platforms.Ansible, Terraform.Valid UAE driving licence; willing to carry out cut-overs out of hours.
Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.