Experience Level: 1-3 Years Location: [Abu Dhabi ] Employment Type: Full-Time Nationality : UAE With family Book Role Overview We are seeking a proactive L1 Infrastructure Support Engineer to provide support for hardware, servers, and storage systems. The candidate should have a foundational understanding of IT infrastructure with experience in using key tools like SolarWinds, Dynatrace, ServiceNow, and Nexthink for monitoring and incident management. Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Incident Detection:
Monitor servers, storage, and other IT infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds, Dynatrace, and Nexthink.
Detect and respond to hardware and software alerts promptly.
Escalate issues to L2/L3 teams following standard procedures.
Basic Troubleshooting & Incident Management:
Perform basic troubleshooting for hardware and system issues, using logs and system diagnostics.
Record incidents in ServiceNow, categorize, and escalate as needed.
Communicate incident status and resolution steps clearly to stakeholders.
Infrastructure Maintenance & Support:
Assist with routine maintenance tasks like updates, backups, and health checks.
Support hardware and software installations and upgrades under L2 guidance.
Use Nexthink for deeper endpoint insights and health checks.
Documentation & Reporting:
Maintain accurate documentation for infrastructure setups and troubleshooting processes.
Generate regular reports on infrastructure health and incident metrics.
Collaboration & Communication:
Coordinate with L2/L3 teams to resolve issues efficiently.
Participate in team discussions to support continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in infrastructure support roles.
Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of servers, virtualization, and networking.
Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and support tools like SolarWinds, Dynatrace, Nexthink, and incident management tools like ServiceNow.
Problem-Solving: Effective troubleshooting skills for infrastructure issues.
Communication: Clear communication for technical and non-technical discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications like CompTIA Server+ or basic infrastructure certifications.
Experience with virtual environments and cloud-based infrastructure.
Desired candidate profile
1. Technical Knowledge
Operating Systems: Proficiency in various operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and Mac OS, and managing their installations, configurations, and maintenance.
Networking: Strong understanding of network technologies, including LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, and routing protocols.
Server Management: Experience in managing physical and virtual servers, including Hyper-V, VMware, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.
Storage Solutions: Expertise in data storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, and cloud-based storage solutions.
Virtualization: Experience with server virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, or XenServer.
Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud infrastructure platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
2. Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
Root Cause Analysis: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve issues across infrastructure components.
System Performance Monitoring: Ability to monitor system performance using tools like Nagios, Zabbix, SolarWinds, or PRTG.
Incident Management: Ability to handle incidents efficiently.
Preventive Maintenance: Conducting preventive maintenance to avoid system failures.
3. Network and Security Skills
Network Configuration: Ability to configure and manage network devices.
Security Protocols: Understanding of network security principles.
Security Best Practices: Implementing security patches and access controls.
Disaster Recovery and Backup: Experience in designing and managing backup strategies.
4. Hardware Support and Maintenance
Hardware Installation and Configuration: Expertise in configuring and setting up hardware.
Hardware Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot and replace faulty hardware components.
Hardware Upgrades: Managing hardware upgrades and ensuring proper installation.