Senior System Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior System Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role is ideal for a well-rounded professional with strong expertise in managing hybrid infrastructures, covering cloud platforms (Azure & AWS), virtualization, server administration, endpoint security, and backup technologies. The candidate should be capable of independently managing L2/L3-level tasks and contributing to cloud transformation, automation initiatives, and security-focused integrations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Office 365, Azure, and SharePoint at L2/L3 levels.
• Manage and maintain Azure VMs, resource groups, networking, and RBAC.
• Provide intermediate-level (L2) support and operations for AWS infrastructure including EC2, IAM, S3, and VPC.
• Perform day-to-day administration and troubleshooting of VMware environments.
• Manage and configure FortiClient EMS for endpoint protection and policy enforcement.
• Administer and monitor backup platforms like IBM Spectrum Protect Plus for VMs and Druva for Office 365.
• Manage Linux server environments (RHEL, SUSE, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Servers.
• Administer Mimecast email security, archiving, and continuity solutions.
• Handle On-Prem Active Directory (L3-level) including GPO, DNS, DHCP, user and group management.
• Collaborate with the security and compliance teams for audits, policy implementation, and security tool integrations.
• Support basic SIEM-related activities such as log source onboarding and integration with IT infrastructure components.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Microsoft Azure: VM provisioning, cost optimization, Azure AD integration, virtual networking, storage, monitoring, and automation (ARM/Bicep templates or equivalent).
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hands-on experience with EC2, IAM policies, S3, CloudWatch, and basic VPC/networking.
• Office 365 / Microsoft 365: Tenant management, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Intune.
• Understanding of hybrid infrastructure models and integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms.
• Exposure to cloud security best practices, backup strategies, and resource tagging/governance.
• Work with internal teams to track, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and cloud resources.

Essential Skills

• Office 365 and SharePoint (L2-level) administration.
• Microsoft Azure and AWS (L2-level) operational experience.
• VMware administration and performance monitoring.
• FortiClient EMS management and policy deployment.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux server administration.
• Mimecast configuration and mail flow troubleshooting.
• Strong Active Directory management (L3-level).
• Experience with backup solutions: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus and Druva.
• Vulnerability management processes and remediation tracking.
• Basic knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., log source integration, onboarding, and verification).
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Additional Desired Skills

• Industry certifications (AZ-104, AWS SysOps/Associate, VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, ITIL).
• Experience with PowerShell or shell scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with Jira Service Management or other ITSM platforms.
• Basic knowledge of networking and firewall rules.
• Exposure to cloud cost management and resource optimization tools.

Education Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in systems and cloud administration roles.
• Strong background in hybrid cloud environments and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.