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IT Infrastructure Engineer - Data Center & Cloud Operations

Summary

Maintains on-prem and Azure infrastructure, troubleshoots servers/storage, and provides datacenter smart-hands and VIP support for Microsoft 365 and VMware environments.

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on L2 Infrastructure Engineer to support our on‑premises and cloud infrastructure. The role requires strong knowledge of servers, VMware, SAN/NAS storage, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and Azure (L2 level). The candidate will act as the local UAE infrastructure resource, providing datacenter smart‑hands support, VIP support, and coordination with the India‑based Infrastructure & Cloud Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain physical servers, VMware, SAN/NAS storage, and Windows Server environments.
  • Provide datacenter smart‑hands support including hardware troubleshooting, rack & stack, cabling, and vendor coordination.
  • Support Microsoft Azure infrastructure including virtual machines, storage, backup, networking basics, and monitoring.
  • Administer and monitor Veeam Backup & Replication and assist in disaster recovery activities.
  • Manage Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
  • Perform server patching, health monitoring, preventive maintenance, and routine infrastructure support.
  • Manage Active Directory users, permissions, security groups, and Group Policies.
  • Provide dedicated VIP and executive user support.
  • Coordinate with the Remote Infrastructure Team for project implementation, troubleshooting, upgrades, and escalations.
  • Monitor infrastructure availability and support incident resolution within SLA.

Required Skills

  • 5-7 years of Infrastructure Support experience.
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • VMware vSphere / ESXi
    • Windows Server Administration
    • SAN & NAS Storage
    • Physical Server Hardware
    • Active Directory & Group Policy
    • Microsoft 365 Administration
    • Veeam Backup
    • Microsoft Azure (L2 Level)
  • Excellent coordination and communication skills.
  • Ability to provide professional VIP support and work effectively with remote teams.

Preferred Certifications

  • Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
  • VMware VCP
  • ITIL Foundation

Role Objective

The candidate will serve as the UAE Infrastructure Engineer, supporting Datacenter operations, coordinating with the India‑based Infrastructure Team, providing smart‑hands and VIP support, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day infrastructure operations across on‑premises and cloud platforms.

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