Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Azure/Onprem - Financial Services

Job description / Role

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and securing both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure to ensure seamless IT operations. Your key responsibilities include:

Client Details

A high-profile financial services firm based in Dubai.

Description

* Managing Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, Windows Servers, VMware, and Fortinet networking.
* Overseeing patch management, security, and system monitoring for optimal performance.
* Driving IT change management and ensuring compliance with security best practices.
* Implementing automation to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
* Providing technical leadership and supporting the user support team when required.

Job Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious financial institution in Dubai, where you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping its IT infrastructure. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including family schooling support, annual flights, and a performance-based bonus.

* 10+ years of experience in systems and network infrastructure. Must come from financial services (private equity, asset management, SWF), law firms or family offices).
* Hands-on expertise in cloud and on-prem environments, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and security.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CCNA, ITIL).
* Proven ability to thrive in a high-pressure corporate environment.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.