Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Job description / Role

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated infrastructure engineer to manage and implement IT infrastructure solutions. This role involves designing, implementing, configuring, and maintaining complex infrastructure systems to ensure optimal performance and security across the organization's IT environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure implementation: Oversee the design, setup, and deployment of IT infrastructure, including servers, networking devices, and cloud solutions.
• Configuration management: Configure, install, and maintain infrastructure components, such as operating systems, virtual environments, networking equipment, and cloud services.
• System integration: Work on integrating infrastructure systems with business applications and third-party services.
• Monitoring and performance tuning: Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Automation and scripting: Develop and implement automation scripts for infrastructure tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Security implementation: Implement and maintain security measures for infrastructure systems, ensuring data protection and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure architecture, configurations, and processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams (DevOps, Network, and Security) to ensure seamless integration and support of infrastructure solutions.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in infrastructure implementation, configuration, and management.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Linux, Windows Server).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN, routing, firewalls).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Personal Skills

• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, ensuring minimal disruption to infrastructure systems.
• Attention to detail: Precision in configuring systems and ensuring all infrastructure components are properly set up and optimized.
• Time management: Efficiently managing tasks, deadlines, and multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of infrastructure setups.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to new technologies, changing business needs, and evolving infrastructure requirements.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication when interacting with team members, management, and clients to explain complex technical issues and solutions.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.