Job Summary

Date Posted: May 4, 2026


experience
Experience 5-8 years
location
Location Remote - MENA
job type
Job Type Full Time

Senior IT Support Engineer

We are looking for a proactive, solutions‑driven Senior IT Support Engineer who thrives in fast‑paced environments, takes ownership, and elevates IT operations to the next level. If you love solving complex challenges, optimizing systems, and shaping a secure, scalable tech environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. User Lifecycle & Access Management
  • Lead end‑to‑end onboarding and offboarding, ensuring seamless user transitions
  • Manage account provisioning, access rights, and hardware allocation
  • Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, and enterprise systems
  • Maintain accurate access controls and compliance with internal policies
  • Collaborate with HR and department leads to deliver a smooth user experience
2. IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration
  • Administer Microsoft 365 Tenant, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, and cloud services
  • Manage Windows Server environments (DNS, DHCP, GPO, file servers, domain controllers)
  • Oversee backups, patching, and endpoint protection
  • Maintain detailed infrastructure documentation
  • Support infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle improvements
3. Advanced IT Support & Escalation Handling
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex L2/L3 issues
  • Troubleshoot advanced hardware, software, and network incidents
  • Monitor helpdesk queues and ensure SLA compliance
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
  • Identify recurring issues and implement long‑term fixes
4. Network & Security Operations
  • Configure and maintain Fortinet appliances (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS)
  • Manage VPN access, firewall rules, segmentation, and traffic policies
  • Implement and monitor security controls and threat mitigation
  • Coordinate with vendors for diagnostics, firmware updates, and enhancements
5. IT Policy, Compliance & Governance
  • Support IT policy development and enforcement
  • Conduct periodic audits of access, assets, and network configurations
  • Assist with risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and BCP activities
  • Align operations with ITIL service management best practices
6. Projects & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and modernization projects
  • Identify automation and optimization opportunities
  • Evaluate new technologies to enhance productivity and security
  • Participate in project planning, execution, and documentation

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong hands‑on experience with Entra ID, DNS/DHCP, Windows Server, Microsoft 365
  • Proficiency with Fortinet firewalls, VPNs, and security monitoring
  • Experience with endpoint management tools (Intune, SCCM, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of IT helpdesk operations and ticketing systems (Keka, Jira, ClickUp)
  • Familiarity with ITIL frameworks
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
  • Ability to support multiple office locations and join 24/7 rotations
  • Availability for on‑call or emergency escalations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
  • 5–8 years of hands‑on IT support and systems administration experience
  • Preferred certifications:
  • Fortinet NSE 4+
  • CompTIA Network+ / Security+
  • ITIL v4 Foundation