Microsoft Infra & Cloud Solutions System Engineer (VAC-A2354)

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of technology solutions and services to large and mid-sized organisations and they are currently looking to recruit a highly experienced Microsoft Infra & Cloud Solutions System Engineer to join the team at their Nicosia offices. Team: Network Infrastructure Security (NIS) Team, reporting to NIS Team Solutions Manager & NIS Engineering Manager/ Director.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will join the Infrastructure Solutions Engineering team and provide advanced solutions and support services, collaborating smoothly for the processing of the infrastructure-related support tasks and presales activities. 

Job Duties

• Works closely with the engineering manager and members of the team, for the addressing of projects and support tasks of the ream
• Works closely with the Solutions Manager, and in extend with Sales Team for the design, preparation and implementation of infrastructure-related projects
• Leads Engineering team to update and enrich the knowledge base in CRM and acts as knowledge base owner
• Ensures that the Engineering team follows Team procedures and policies.
• Recommends and initiates new procedures which will improve the performance and effectiveness of the team and department.
• Creates a positive work environment by establishing a team culture that encourages teamwork, creativity and excellence.

Training and Development:

• Contributes to the development of the training and development plan for the Engineering team as defined by the company strategy
• Develop and participate in a highly skilled infrastructure services team to deliver exceptional services
• Contributes to the achievement of the necessary professional and vendor-related certifications, as per development plan

Strategy:

• Collaborates with the Management Team and selected Partners and Vendors to set technical standards and strategic direction
• Contributes to strategic technology direction and provides ideas for new solutions and services

Management Assistance:

• Assists the NIS Engineering Manager in assigning resources to open customer support calls as per the skillset of the team.
• Provides assistance to NIS Engineering Manager in technical, financial, and HR matters. 

Job Requirements

Technical Knowledge & Expertise:

Microsoft Solutions:

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft solutions encompassing both on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Proficient in deploying and managing
• Exchange on-premises, Exchange Online, Office 365 (O365), and Microsoft 365 (M365) solutions to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.

Cloud Solutions:

• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly in configuring O365/M365 and Azure tenants and incorporated solutions, and also managing SharePoint cloud solutions.
• Capable of deploying basic Azure setups, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity management, to support organizational requirements.

Virtualization Technologies:

• Extensive experience in supporting VMware and Hyper-V virtual infrastructures.
• Skilled in virtualization architecture design, deployment, and management to streamline operations and enhance resource utilization.

HPE Servers & Storage Expertise:

• Proven track record in designing, deploying, and maintaining HPE server and storage solutions.
• Proficient in configuring and optimizing HPE hardware to meet specific business requirements, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability

Backup and Recovery Solutions:

• Expertise in implementing Veeam Backup and Replication solutions both for on-prem and on-cloud workloads to safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity.
• Skilled in designing backup, DR and Business continuity strategies, performing regular backups, immutable backups on-prem and on-cloud, replication and offsite backups, and orchestrating recovery processes to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Desired Certifications Microsoft Certified:
• Any of MCSE or MCSA or MCITP or Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator
• HPE Certified Professional
• Servers and Storage
• HPE ATP Hybrid Cloud Solutions Certified
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP and/or VSTP)
• Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE)
• Any Networks or Security certification will be also considered as an advantage

Job Benefits

We are offering a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate

13th Salary

Provident fund

Continuous training and development

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Microsoft Infra & Cloud Solutions System Engineer - VAC-A2354. We look forward to hearing from you!