Senior Systems Administrator (SDDC/Cloud)

Senior Systems Administrator (SDDC/Cloud)

Job Title: Senior Systems Administrator
Location: Abu Dhabi
Experience: 10+ years
Job Type: Contract

What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator with a deep understanding of Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies, hyperscalers, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure management. This role will involve overseeing the design, implementation, and management of systems infrastructure, including storage, backup, and virtualization in a hybrid or multi-cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SDDC, including VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualized environments.
• Administer and manage hybrid or multi-cloud infrastructures, including public clouds like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Implement and support infrastructure systems, including networking, servers, storage, and backup systems.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud-based systems and infrastructure.
• Implement best practices for performance, reliability, and security in cloud and on-premise systems.
• Provide technical support for all aspects of systems infrastructure management, including storage, backup, networking, and security.
• Collaborate with security and network teams to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Strong experience with VMware and virtualization technologies.
• Expertise in SDDC, Hyperscalers, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience in Storage and Backup management.
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols, systems monitoring, and IT automation.
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
• Expertise in systems performance tuning and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of system security, access management, and disaster recovery plans.
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• CompTIA Cloud+.
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.