Senior Engineer - Cloud & Systems
MEEZA QSTP
Administrative Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee administrative management of enterprise Windows, virtualization, and cloud
environments.
Provide advanced administration and optimization of Active Directory, core infrastructure services,
and clustered systems.
Manage and fine‑tune VMware virtualization platforms including HA, DRS, and Motion for
performance and availability.
Perform administrative control of Azure IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid services, including:
Azure Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Availability Sets/Zones
Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers
Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk, Backup, Site Recovery)
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alerts, Update Management
Azure Automation, Azure Policy, and Azure VMware Services
Administer Azure security and encryption services, including:
Azure Key Vault administration (keys, secrets, certificates)
Customer‑Managed Keys (CMK) implementation and key rotation
Azure Disk Encryption (ADE) for Windows and Linux VMs
Oversee Azure governance, RBAC, Conditional Access, and compliance controls
Administer Microsoft 365 SaaS tenant services, including:
Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Stream
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps
Manage additional SaaS and cloud-integrated services as per organizational standards
Oversee patch management, vulnerability remediation, and OS hardening across hybrid platforms
Administer endpoint and configuration management tools including SCCM and Intune
Review, approve, and implement changes through formal change management processes
Handle escalated administrative issues and provide L3/L4 support
Maintain administrative documentation, runbooks, standards, and operational procedures
Coordinate with security, compliance, architecture, and external vendors for audits and service
optimization
Functional Responsibilities:
Provide advanced functional support for enterprise Windows Server and hybrid cloud
environments
Design, manage, and optimize Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra ID) services
Deliver functional ownership of DNS, DHCP, DFS, NTP, File/Print Services, and MS Failover
Clusters
Lead functional operations of VMware infrastructure including Cluster, HA, DRS, vMotion, and capacity optimization
Architect, configure, and support Azure IaaS and PaaS services to meet business and operational
requirements
Provide functional ownership of Azure components including VMs, VNets, VPN/ExpressRoute,
Load Balancers, Storage, Backup, and Site Recovery
Implement and manage Azure security features including RBAC, Conditional Access, Azure
Policy, CMK, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Disk Encryption (ADE)
Deliver functional administration and optimization of Microsoft 365 SaaS services (Exchange
Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Stream)
Manage SaaS security and compliance using Microsoft Defender, Intune, and tenant-level
governance controls
Lead patching, vulnerability remediation, and OS hardening across on-prem and cloud platforms
Provide L3/L4 functional support, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex infrastructure and
cloud issues
Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and service improvement initiatives
Ensure functional compliance with security policies, regulatory standards, and audit requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, security, architects, and external vendors for service
delivery excellence
Mentor engineers and provide functional guidance and technical leadership
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Academic & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.
Relevant technology advanced certification -e.g. VMWare VCP, Microsoft MCSDo
ITIL V3 / V4 Foundation
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Experience:
5-8 years of relevant experience in information technology or a similar field.
Skills and Requirements:
Advanced expertise in Windows Server architecture, administration, and enterprise system
management
Deep knowledge of Active Directory design, Azure AD (Entra ID), DNS, DHCP, DFS, NTP, and MS
Failover Clustering
Strong hands-on experience with VMware technologies including Cluster, HA, DRS, vMotion, and capacity optimization
Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services, including:
Azure Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Availability Sets, and Zones
Azure Virtual Network (VNet), NSG, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Load Balancer
Azure Storage (Blob, File, Disk, Backup, Site Recovery)
Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and alerting
Azure Automation, Update Management, and Azure Policy
Azure Identity, RBAC, Conditional Access, and Key Vault
Azure VMware Services
Advanced administration of Microsoft 365 SaaS services including:
Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Stream
Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office 365, Cloud Apps)
Intune, endpoint compliance, device security, and MDM/MAM policies
Strong experience with SaaS platform governance, security controls, and tenant-level management
Proven expertise in patch management, vulnerability remediation, and OS hardening across hybrid environments
Advanced skills in SCCM, Intune, and endpoint lifecycle management
Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS / PaaS) environments
Ability to provide L3/L4 escalation support and lead complex troubleshooting and root cause
analysis
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks, and audit requirements
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive service improvements
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders