Network Engineer - ID 35222 (UAE National)

One of our clients in Abu Dhabi is looking for a highly qualified Network, Systems, and Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in data center networking, virtualization, cloud platforms, DevOps, containers, storage, backup, and automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing enterprise IT infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

• Key Responsibilities
  Data Center & Networking
  •    Implement, operate, and manage Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
  •    Deploy and support Data Center Core Technologies
  •    Configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks (routing, switching, segmentation)
  Virtualization & Private Cloud
  •    Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot VMware vSphere 8 (VS8)
  •    Design and operate VMware Cloud Foundation environments
  •    Administer vSAN and VxRail 8.0 infrastructure
  •    Apply advanced virtualization and design best practices
  Windows & Linux Systems
  •    Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
  •    Configure Windows Server Advanced Services
  •    Manage Group Policy, Active Directory services, and system security
  •    Administer Linux systems (Red Hat, CompTIA Linux+)
  Cloud Platforms (Azure & AWS)
  •    Deploy and manage Azure Hybrid and Azure Stack Hub environments
  •    Support cloud infrastructure and DevOps workloads on Azure and AWS
  •    Manage Azure services including compute, networking, and databases
  DevOps, Containers & Automation
  •    Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  •    Build and manage containers using Docker
  •    Deploy, operate, and maintain Kubernetes clusters
  •    Automate system administration using PowerShell
  Backup, Storage & Data Protection
  •    Configure and manage Veeam Backup & Replication v12
  •    Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  •    Administer enterprise storage solutions including NetApp, SAN, NAS, and vSAN
  AI & Advanced Technologies
  •    Support AI-enabled workloads and cloud-based AI services
  •    Assist with AI infrastructure and engineering platforms
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  Required Certifications & Training
  Networking & Data Center
  •    CCNA
  •    Implementing Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure
  •    Implementing and Operating Data Center Core Technologies
  VMware & Virtualization
  •    VMware Certified Technical Associate – DCV
  •    VMware Certified Professional – DCV
  •    VMware Certified Advanced Professional
  •    VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
  •    VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy and Manage
  •    VMware vSAN Specialist
  •    VxRail 8.0 Administration
  Microsoft & Azure
  •    Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
  •    Administer Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
  •    Configure Windows Server Advanced Services
  •    Microsoft Certified: Azure Hybrid Administrator Associate
  •    Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate
  •    Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
  •    Azure Fundamentals
  •    Azure Database Administrator Associate
  •    Azure AI Engineer Associate
  Linux, Containers & DevOps
  •    CompTIA Linux+
  •    Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
  •    Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers & Kubernetes
  •    DevOps Foundation
  •    Docker Certified Associate
  •    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  •    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  Cloud & Automation
  •    AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  •    Automating Administration with PowerShell
  Backup & Storage
  •    Veeam Backup and Replication v12: Configuration and Management
  •    VMCE – Veeam Certified Engineer
  •    Information Storage and Management
  •    NetApp Certified Storage Associate
  AI & Emerging Technologies
  •    IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
   

• Should have completed national service.