Requirements
Requires 3+ years of Linux and Windows Server administration, hands-on experience with AWS, working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Microsoft Azure administration. Must have experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Ansible, cloud networking, cloud security best practices, ITSM platforms, and scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Familiarity with patch management tooling and Entra, DNS, and DHCP is also required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Accounting & Audit
Company Industry
Software & Internet Services
Description
Founded in 1974, CMiC today delivers comprehensive and advanced enterprise and field operations solutions, purpose-built for construction and capital projects companies. CMiC’s powerful software transforms how firms optimize productivity, minimize risk and drive growth by planning and managing all financials, projects, resources, and content assets - all from a single database platform.
In the past several years, the construction industry has experienced unprecedented changes driven by new technologies - including integration with multi-dimensional modeling, an explosion of cloud-based offerings, and the demand for robust mobile capabilities. CMiC has kept pace by constantly upgrading and enhancing our advanced platform to reflect the changing needs of the industry, leading to significant growth as a company.
CMiC has its head office in Toronto, Canada, and has recently set up a subsidiary located in Dubai. The Cloud & Linux Operations Engineer will be working from the Dubai location and will be responsible for servicing international customers.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Cloud & Linux Operations Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and support of our multi-cloud environments across AWS, Oracle Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, as well as Windows and Linux server infrastructure. You will play a key role in keeping our systems secure, stable, and running at peak performance, while also providing end-user support when required.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure
Administer, monitor, and optimise cloud resources across AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and Microsoft Azure.
Provision and manage cloud compute, storage, and identity services.
Implement and maintain cloud cost governance, tagging policies, and resource right-sizing.
Support cloud architecture decisions and assist with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform or Ansible.
Monitor cloud environments using native tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, OCI Monitoring) and third-party solutions.
Assist with cloud security controls, including IAM policies, security groups, and compliance reviews.
Server Patching & Maintenance
Plan, schedule, and execute patching cycles for Windows and Linux servers in line with change management processes.
Use patch management tools to maintain compliance.
Monitor patch compliance and produce reports for audit and management review.
Document patching outcomes, exceptions, and remediation steps.
Linux & Windows Server Administration
Manage and support Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.
Perform system configuration, tuning, and capacity planning across physical and virtual infrastructure.
Administer Entra in Windows environments.
Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
End User Support
Provide Level 2/3 technical support to end users, resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Escalate and manage issues through the ITSM ticketing system.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including account provisioning and device configuration.
Contribute to knowledge base documentation and self-service resources for end users.
Collaborate with the User Support team to improve first-contact resolution rates.
Requirements
Cloud & Infrastructure
Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS)
Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Microsoft Azure administration experience
Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Cloud networking: VPCs, peering, load balancers, DNS
Understanding of cloud security best practices and IAM
Systems & Support
3+ years Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
3+ years Windows Server administration
Experience with ITSM platforms
Strong scripting skills: Bash, PowerShell, or Python
Experience with patch management tooling (Azure Update Manager)
Familiarity with Entra, DNS, DHCP
Desirable Qualifications
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification.
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure certifications.
Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Dynatrace, PRTG).
ITIL Foundation certification or working knowledge of ITIL processes.
Experience in a hybrid cloud or multi-cloud enterprise environment.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Paid vacation days
Experience in a rapidly growing, socially responsible corporation
CMiC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, CMiC will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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