Systems Architect (Linux & Backup Services)

Role Overview

Starlink Qatar is seeking a Systems Architect focused on Linux and backup services to own the architecture, design, rollout, and day-to-day operation of enterprise Linux and backup platforms. The position covers on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments, with a particular emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Commvault Backup & Archive solutions.

The role also includes work with Commvault Cloud Archive integrated with Azure and Google Cloud archive storage, with accountability for availability, security, compliance, and long-term retention of organizational data.

Core Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and run enterprise-grade Commvault backup and recovery environments.
• Design archive platforms that support long-term retention, tiering, and efficient retrieval.
• Align backup and archive policies with business needs, compliance obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure backup solutions satisfy defined RPO/RTO targets as well as retention and audit requirements.
• Create secure, resilient, and cost-conscious archive tiers for extended data preservation.
• Support hybrid backup and archive scenarios without depending on deep hyperscaler-specific specialization.

Disaster Recovery and Resilience

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery methods that support business continuity and disaster recovery goals.
• Plan, perform, and document restore tests and disaster recovery exercises.
• Ensure backup systems fit into active-active and multi-site data center designs where required.

Operations and Optimization

• Connect on-premises Linux and backup platforms with public cloud services.
• Manage performance tuning, capacity planning, and lifecycle activities for Linux and backup infrastructure.
• Improve archive storage usage and reduce costs across on-premises and cloud layers.
• Promote automation, standard operating practices, and continuous improvement.
• Support hybrid backup, cloud archive, and cloud recovery use cases.

Security, Compliance, and Hardening

• Set and enforce Linux security baselines covering access control, logging, auditing, and system hardening.
• Protect backup data through encryption, immutability, and controlled access.
• Support compliance, audit, and regulatory controls tied to data protection and system security.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Implement centralized monitoring, alerting, and reporting for Linux and backup environments.
• Provide consistent visibility across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud platforms.
• Define operational KPIs, system health dashboards, and capacity reports.

Project Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Lead Linux and backup initiatives from start to finish, including deployments, upgrades, migrations, and modernization efforts.
• Guide system engineers and administrators with technical leadership and mentorship.
• Maintain architecture records, standards, and operational runbooks.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Partner with infrastructure, virtualization, database, security, and application teams.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for business users, vendors, and service providers.
• Explain designs, risks, and operational consequences clearly and professionally.

Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should bring 8 to 10 years of experience in enterprise Linux systems engineering and architecture, along with strong hands-on experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux in mission-critical environments. The role also requires 8 to 10 years of experience with Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Archive solutions, including Commvault Cloud Archive.

Direct experience integrating Commvault Archive with Azure and Google Cloud archive storage is expected, along with a solid grasp of backup, archive, retention, compliance, and disaster recovery principles.

Education and Certification

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• A valid Commvault certification related to Backup & Recovery and/or Archive is mandatory, such as Commvault Certified Professional or Specialist credentials.
• Red Hat certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or higher are considered a strong advantage.

Technical Skills

• Expert-level Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and hardening
• Advanced Commvault Backup, Recovery, and Cloud Archive expertise
• Azure and Google Cloud archive/storage integration
• Encryption, immutability, retention policy, and compliance control knowledge
• Centralized monitoring and alerting
• Automation and scripting
• Documentation and runbook development
• Strong communication and stakeholder management