Senior System Engineer

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to serve as a technical authority for enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, automation, security, and modern data environments. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience, including 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps. This role requires strong expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, Linux/Windows administration, virtualization, databases, Kubernetes, security, and disaster recovery. Key Responsibilities Architect and manage enterprise environments across Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS).Perform advanced Linux administration, kernel tuning, Bash/Python scripting, and security hardening using SELinux/AppArmor.Manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.Design and implement Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, Azure networking, SDN, Hub-and-Spoke architecture, Entra ID, and cloud governance.Develop and standardize Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Azure Bicep.Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.Automate system administration and configuration management using PowerShell and Ansible.Manage and optimize MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB platforms, including high availability, replication, sharding, and disaster recovery.Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, including autoscaling and service reliability.Implement security controls aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST standards.Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation using Qualys or Tenable.Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.Maintain technical architecture documentation, SOPs, configuration standards, and infrastructure diagrams.Follow ITIL v4 practices for incident, problem, change, and asset management.Lead infrastructure projects, migrations, upgrades, and technical initiatives.Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on complex infrastructure and architectural challenges.Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Master's degree is highly preferred.Minimum 10+ years of IT infrastructure and systems engineering experience.Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and DevOps.Expert knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments.Strong experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V.Extensive knowledge of Azure networking, Entra ID, governance, and cloud architecture.Advanced knowledge of Terraform and Azure Bicep.Strong experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.Hands-on experience with MS SQL, Kafka, and MongoDB.Strong Kubernetes and Docker experience.Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, vulnerability management, patching, and security hardening.Experience with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Certifications Microsoft AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft AZ-400 – Azure DevOps EngineerVMware VCPRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)ITIL v4 FoundationCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)