Server And Virtualization Engineer

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Server and Virtualization Engineer to design, implement, and manage our server infrastructure and virtualization platforms. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and performance of enterprise IT systems, while supporting business growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities



Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers (Windows/Linux). Design, deploy, and administer virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, etc.). Monitor server and virtualization environments for performance, capacity, and availability. Implement and manage backup, disaster recovery (DR), and high availability (HA) solutions. Administer storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and integrate with virtualization platforms. Perform system patching, updates, and security hardening to maintain compliance. Automate provisioning and configuration management using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform. Troubleshoot server, virtualization, and storage issues to minimize downtime. Collaborate with network, security, and cloud teams for integrated infrastructure management. Provide technical documentation, support, and knowledge sharing across IT teams.

Qualifications & Skills



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). Proven 2 to 3 experience as a

Server Administrator / Virtualization Engineer

. Strong hands-on experience with

VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi

(Hyper-V, KVM, or Proxmox is a plus). Solid knowledge of

Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

. Familiarity with

networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, routing)

. Experience with

storage systems (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NFS, RAID)

. Understanding of

cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

and hybrid environments. Knowledge of

disaster recovery, backup technologies, and HA clusters

. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications



VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Azure Administrator Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) CompTIA Server+ / Cloud+ AWS/Azure certifications (optional but desirable)

Soft Skills



Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Adaptability to evolving technologies.
UAE Driving License is must

Salary - AED 7K to 8K

Location - UAE Abu Dhabi

Job Type: Full-time

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1988189
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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