# Junior Systems Engineer

> Qode · Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-03

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**Job Title:** Junior Systems Engineer (Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud)

**Experience:** 3–5 Years

**Job Purpose**

The Junior Systems Engineer provides first-line support for the organization's IT infrastructure and assists senior engineers in maintaining on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments. The role focuses on monitoring systems, performing routine maintenance, resolving basic infrastructure issues, and supporting day-to-day IT operations while developing technical skills.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Infrastructure Support**

-   Monitor the health and availability of servers and infrastructure systems.
-   Perform routine server health checks and report issues to senior engineers.
-   Assist with user account administration in Active Directory.
-   Support routine operating system patching and updates.
-   Assist with server builds, deployments, and basic configuration tasks.
-   Perform basic troubleshooting of Windows and Linux servers.
-   Support backup operations and verify backup completion.
-   Update technical documentation and operational records.
-   Escalate complex incidents to senior engineers or managed service providers.

**Microsoft Azure Support**

-   Assist with monitoring Microsoft Azure resources.
-   Perform basic administrative tasks for Azure Virtual Machines and storage services under supervision.
-   Support Azure Backup and recovery activities.
-   Assist in reviewing Azure alerts and reporting issues.
-   Participate in cloud-related projects as assigned.

**Security & Governance**

-   Follow organizational security policies and procedures.
-   Assist with routine patching and vulnerability remediation activities.
-   Apply basic security best practices during daily operations.
-   Maintain accurate operational and audit documentation.
-   Demonstrate basic awareness of cloud governance and identity management concepts.

**Operations & Support**

-   Provide Level 1 infrastructure support for incidents and service requests.
-   Support routine maintenance activities during planned maintenance windows.
-   Work with infrastructure, application, network, and security teams when required.
-   Follow established IT operational procedures and change management processes.
-   Continuously develop technical knowledge through training and hands-on experience.

**Technical Skills**

**Operating Systems**

-   Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server
-   Basic knowledge of Linux (Red Hat, Oracle Linux, or Ubuntu)

**Virtualization**

-   Basic understanding of VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V

**Cloud (Basic Knowledge)**

-   Microsoft Azure fundamentals
-   Azure Virtual Machines
-   Azure Storage
-   Azure Backup
-   Azure Monitor (basic awareness)

**Identity & Access Management**

-   Active Directory
-   Microsoft Entra ID (basic knowledge)
-   Group Policy (basic understanding)

**Storage & Backup**

-   Basic understanding of enterprise storage concepts
-   Backup and recovery fundamentals

**Security (Basic Knowledge)**

-   Patch Management
-   Endpoint Protection
-   Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
-   Basic System Hardening
-   Basic Cloud Governance and Security Awareness

**Qualifications**

-   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
-   3–5 years of experience in IT infrastructure or technical support.
-   Basic understanding of Windows Server, Linux, virtualization, or Microsoft Azure.
-   Willingness to learn enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies.
-   Good troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
-   Knowledge of ITIL concepts is an advantage.

## Apply

[Apply at Qode](https://apply.workable.com/qodeworld/j/C73EA64BDE/apply)

---
Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)