System Engineer (AL-FNC250616 006/01)

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer with strong expertise in ** Wintel environments **, ** Microsoft Azure **, and ** Hyper-V virtualization **. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting Windows-based infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Windows Server infrastructure (2012/2016/2019/2022).
• Administer and support **Hyper-V virtualization platforms **, including clustering and live migration.
• Deploy, configure, and manage services and workloads in Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement and manage **Active Directory **, ** DNS **, ** DHCP **, ** Group Policy **, and related core services.
• Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes are in place and tested.
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to all Wintel systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and cloud migrations.
• Maintain documentation for systems architecture, configurations, and procedures.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to incidents as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in **Wintel system administration **.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure (VMs, networking, storage, monitoring).
• Solid knowledge of **Hyper-V **, including high availability and failover clustering.
• Expertise in Active Directory and Windows-based networking protocols.
• Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell) for automation and task simplification.
• Understanding of security best practices in hybrid cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., **AZ-104 **, ** AZ-900 **, ** MCSA **, ** MCSE **).
• Experience with **Azure Site Recovery **, ** Azure Backup **, and ** Azure Monitor **.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud setups or cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and change management processes