Job Title: Senior Systems Analyst
Location: Doha, Qatar (with rotation every 6 months)
Contract: Long-term
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Senior Systems Analyst to join the IT Operations team of a leading energy-sector organisation. This role is focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT solutions that enhance efficiency, security, and reliability across enterprise systems. You will play a key part in systems analysis, solution deployment, and compliance support while providing technical leadership to ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise IT solutions across infrastructure, security, and business systems.
- Evaluate, configure, and deploy systems to ensure high availability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee patch management, vulnerability analysis, and security updates across Windows and non-Windows platforms.
- Administer and support IT infrastructure including virtualization, backup and storage, web proxy, Active Directory, collaboration tools, MFA, and SSO.
- Manage NetBackup solutions and related backup operations.
- Supervise and guide a small technical team, ensuring effective task allocation and performance.
- Support audits and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory and security standards.
- Prepare reports and documentation, presenting technical information to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and subject matter experts to implement IT solutions.
- Participate in safety and quality initiatives, reporting incidents and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Contribute to workforce development by supporting training and mentoring initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related discipline (Master's in Cyber/Information Security preferred).
- 5 to 7 years' professional experience in technical systems, including Windows Server, VMware, backup solutions, and security configuration.
- Strong background in IT infrastructure and system-side networking operations.
- Proven experience supervising technical teams.
- Expertise in Microsoft 365, SCCM, Active Directory, server hardware, storage systems, and cloud computing.
- Administrative expertise in system web proxy and NetBackup solutions.
- Project management experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure.
Preferred Certifications (two or more):
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or equivalent
Language:
- English: Proficient (required)
- Arabic: Working knowledge (preferred)