Senior IT/ICT Engineer

Overview

Design & Architecture

• Develop and design comprehensive IT/ICT solutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, and telecommunication systems.
• Create detailed technical blueprints, diagrams, and documentation for new and existing infrastructure.
• Ensure that designs align with business goals, scalability, and industry best practices.

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of IT/ICT projects, including system integration, configuration, and testing.
• Oversee deployments in data centers and telecommunications environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide technical leadership during rollouts, migrations, and upgrades.

Data Center Operations

• Architect and manage data center infrastructure, including compute, storage, and network components.
• Optimize performance and reliability through advanced virtualization, automation, and monitoring techniques.
• Ensure robust disaster recovery and business continuity strategies are in place.

Telecommunications (Telco) Systems

• Design and implement telco solutions, including WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and advanced carrier-grade networks.
• Collaborate with telco providers to design efficient connectivity solutions.
• Maintain and enhance monitoring and analytics systems to ensure optimal performance.

Ict Systems

• Develop enterprise ICT solutions, such as unified communications, enterprise collaboration tools, and cloud integrations.
• Ensure seamless integration between ICT systems and data center/telco environments.
• Drive innovation by adopting and deploying emerging ICT technologies.

Project Leadership

• Manage complex projects involving multi-vendor systems, cross-functional teams and sub-contractors.
• Deliver projects on time, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and team members.

Security & Compliance

• Design systems with a focus on security, compliance, and resilience.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, including ISO 27001, GDPR, and others.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks in IT/ICT infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering, with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telco environments.
• Proficiency in data center technologies (servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications).
• Strong hands-on experience with hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Expertise in networking protocols, infrastructure design, and network security solutions.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP, VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Deep knowledge of telco-grade infrastructure and enterprise ICT applications.
• Experience with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and edge computing is a plus.