Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

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Alfardan Properties currently has a vacancy for a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer.


Job Responsibilities:



  • Implement strategic plans for the organization's IT infrastructure in alignment with business goals and objectives.

  • Assess current infrastructure capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT infrastructure, ensuring availability, reliability, and performance meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs).

  • Conduct regular assessments and audits of infrastructure components, identifying and addressing any issues or vulnerabilities.

  • Implement proactive monitoring and maintenance practices to prevent downtime and minimize disruptions to business operations.

  • Coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects, including network upgrades, server migrations, and data center expansions.

  • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess project requirements, mitigate risks, and resolve technical challenges.

  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.

  • Negotiate contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.

  • Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for IT infrastructure.

  • Conduct regular testing and updates to ensure preparation for potential disruptions.

  • Enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the organization's infrastructure assets and data.

  • Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential risks.

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to infrastructure security and data privacy.


Experience & Knowledge Requirements:



  • Experience with switching VLANS, ACL's.

  • Experience with routers, firewalls, and other network devices (e.g. Cisco, PA, Juniper, etc.).

  • Experience with wireless networking standards & technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi 6, WPA3).

  • Experience of cloud services and networking in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Technical awareness in IP phone systems (e.g. Cisco, Avaia)

  • Experience with data center management

  • Experience with active directory management

  • Experience with Hyper-V VMware

  • Experience with servers HW, OS management.

Skills

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:



  • Experience with switching VLANS, ACL's.

  • Experience with routers, firewalls, and other network devices (e.g. Cisco, PA, Juniper, etc.).

  • Experience with wireless networking standards & technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi 6, WPA3).

  • Experience of cloud services and networking in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Technical awareness in IP phone systems (e.g. Cisco, Avaia)

  • Experience with data center management

  • Experience with active directory management

  • Experience with Hyper-V VMware

  • Experience with servers HW, OS management.


 Certifications:



  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA)

  • Fortinet Network Security Specialist (NSE 6)

  • Or any relevant certificate


 Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:



  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


 

Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: Today
Publisher: Bayt