12 Critical Infrastructure jobs in Oman

Nokia is a global leader in mobile, fixed, and cloud networks, committed to driving innovation and technology leadership. With a strong focus on inclusivity, sustainability, and continuous learning, Nokia empowers its employees to create positive change and shape the future of connectivity.

As a Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, you will oversee the implementation of Nokia’s project management methodologies, ensuring the successful delivery of customer projects within time, budget, and quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with project teams, legal, and government entities in Oman while ensuring compliance with local regulations. You’ll be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.

• Drive the implementation of Nokia’s project management methodology, tools, and best practices.
• Monitor project execution, focusing on operational processes, cost management, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Nokia governance practices and KPIs.
• Proactively handle cost management via operational reviews and follow-ups.
• Act as the main liaison for legal, government, and administrative matters in Oman.
• Forecast resource demand and align with customer project needs.
• Ensure 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Possess expertise in Project Management: risk, change, and communication management.
• Have knowledge of Oman Labor Laws and Telecom Regulations (preferred).
• Have skills in Office 365, SharePoint, and Windows.
• Experience in project finances, cost control, and government relations.

Nokia offers a competitive package including:

• Well-being programs supporting mental and physical health.
• An inclusive culture with employee resource groups, mentoring, and diverse teams.
• Recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies and listed in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index .

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group plays a central role in expanding global telecom networks. With a focus on innovation and technical expertise, the team drives connectivity that empowers people worldwide. For more information about this job, contact us.

This role is exclusively for Omani nationals and requires candidates to be Omani citizens.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Data Infrastructure Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on building, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing data infrastructure that supports our data-driven operations. You will work with large-scale data processing systems, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and high-performing in production environments. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills in distributed data systems, particularly in deploying and managing these systems, and is passionate about creating efficient data workflows that drive actionable insights.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data infrastructure solutions to support large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Deploy and configure distributed data systems, including data storage (e.g., HDFS, cloud storage) and data processing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark), ensuring they are resilient, optimised, and production-ready.
• Build and automate ETL workflows, managing data extraction, transformation, and loading processes to ensure data quality, consistency, and availability.
• Monitor the health and performance of data infrastructure, proactively troubleshooting and resolving performance bottlenecks and operational issues to maintain system stability.
• Optimise and scale infrastructure, leveraging containerisation (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) to manage resources efficiently and support growing data volumes.
• Implement data governance practices and enforce best practices for data handling, quality, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and support data accessibility across the organisation.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and tools in data infrastructure, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance our capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in building, deploying, and managing data infrastructure, particularly in distributed data systems.
• Proficiency in big data technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, Hive, or related frameworks.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Azure) and cloud storage solutions.
• Knowledge of data formats such as Parquet, Avro, or ORC, and data querying tools like HiveQL.
• Familiarity with data pipeline orchestration tools, such as Apache Airflow or Luigi.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

• Experience with additional data engineering tools like Apache Kafka, Apache NiFi, or Flume.
• Telecom industry experience, particularly in building data solutions for network performance or customer analytics.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in a data engineering environment.

• Competitive Compensation : A comprehensive salary package with performance incentives.
• Career Development : Access to ongoing training, certifications, and professional development resources.
• Health and Wellness : Full health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Innovative Projects : Opportunities to work on high-impact data solutions with a talented, driven team.
• Cutting-Edge Environment : A collaborative culture that values creativity, learning, and innovation.

• Shape the future of digital ecosystems: Be part of a team that's redefining digital ecosystems management to make it intelligent, adaptive, and capable of supporting future demands.
• Innovate for impact: Work on cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics to address real-world challenges in infrastructure.
• Empower smart cities: Contribute to building the foundation for cognitive cities - urban environments that are resilient, efficient, and adaptable.
• Grow with us: Join a dynamic, mission-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive, learn, and make a meaningful impact.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of our on-premises Kubernetes-based data center infrastructure. This is a hands-on role encompassing physical hardware, virtualization, and cluster administration. You will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability while enabling secure and efficient workloads for both developers and operations.

Infrastructure Management (40%)

• Design and maintain server, storage, and networking infrastructure across 2–4 data center racks
• Manage rack layout, power distribution, and cooling systems
• Perform hardware lifecycle management and capacity planning
• Administer hypervisor environments (e.g., VMware vSphere, Proxmox, KVM)
• Implement and maintain software-defined networking (SDN) and storage platforms
• Deploy, monitor, and scale production Kubernetes clusters
• Implement RBAC, network policies, and secure baseline configurations
• Manage persistent storage using solutions such as Rook/Ceph or OpenEBS
• Ensure high availability, backup, and disaster recovery procedures

Monitoring & Performance Optimization (20%)

• Set up observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Define alerting, incident response, and SLA compliance (target 99.9%+ uptime)
• Conduct regular infrastructure performance tuning and cost/performance analysis
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize app performance and deployment
• Participate in on-call rotation and root cause analysis reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and promote operational best practices

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering roles
• 2+ years managing Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience with hands-on data center hardware installation and operations

Technical Skills

• Virtualization: VMware, KVM, or Proxmox
• Networking: VLANs, firewalls, TCP/IP, BGP, load balancing
• Storage: SAN, NAS, Ceph, distributed storage systems
• Scripting/Automation: Python, Bash, Go
• IaC Tools: Terraform, Ansible

Soft Skills

• Analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills
• Clear documentation and communication
• Ability to independently manage projects and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
• Experience with bare-metal Kubernetes deployments
• Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures
• Hardware vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, etc.)
• Competitive salary based on experience and skillset
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual training and certification budget
• Flexible working hours and on-call compensation
• Hands-on experience with leading open-source tools and infrastructure

Working Conditions

• On-site presence required for hardware maintenance and installation
• Participation in on-call rotation (approximately 1 week per month)
• Occasional after-hours maintenance windows
• Physical ability to lift and rack equipment (up to 50 lbs)

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in Kubernetes, infrastructure, or platform engineering. Highlight any relevant projects, open-source contributions, or certifications.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of our on-premises Kubernetes-based data center infrastructure. This is a hands-on role encompassing physical hardware, virtualization, and cluster administration. You will ensure high availability, performance, and scalability while enabling secure and efficient workloads for both developers and operations.

Infrastructure Management (40%)

• Design and maintain server, storage, and networking infrastructure across 2-4 data center racks
• Manage rack layout, power distribution, and cooling systems
• Perform hardware lifecycle management and capacity planning
• Administer hypervisor environments (e.g., VMware vSphere, Proxmox, KVM)
• Implement and maintain software-defined networking (SDN) and storage platforms
• Deploy, monitor, and scale production Kubernetes clusters
• Implement RBAC, network policies, and secure baseline configurations
• Manage persistent storage using solutions such as Rook/Ceph or OpenEBS
• Ensure high availability, backup, and disaster recovery procedures

Monitoring & Performance Optimization (20%)

• Set up observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Define alerting, incident response, and SLA compliance (target 99.9%+ uptime)
• Conduct regular infrastructure performance tuning and cost/performance analysis
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize app performance and deployment
• Participate in on-call rotation and root cause analysis reviews
• Mentor junior engineers and promote operational best practices

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering roles
• 2+ years managing Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience with hands-on data center hardware installation and operations

Technical Skills

• Virtualization: VMware, KVM, or Proxmox
• Networking: VLANs, firewalls, TCP/IP, BGP, load balancing
• Storage: SAN, NAS, Ceph, distributed storage systems
• Scripting/Automation: Python, Bash, Go
• IaC Tools: Terraform, Ansible

Soft Skills

• Analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills
• Clear documentation and communication
• Ability to independently manage projects and priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS)
• Experience with bare-metal Kubernetes deployments
• Familiarity with GitOps (ArgoCD, Flux)
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures
• Hardware vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, etc.)
• Competitive salary based on experience and skillset
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual training and certification budget
• Flexible working hours and on-call compensation
• Hands-on experience with leading open-source tools and infrastructure

Working Conditions

• On-site presence required for hardware maintenance and installation
• Participation in on-call rotation (approximately 1 week per month)
• Occasional after-hours maintenance windows
• Physical ability to lift and rack equipment (up to 50 lbs)

Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in Kubernetes, infrastructure, or platform engineering. Highlight any relevant projects, open-source contributions, or certifications.

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Project Engineer – Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure Division in Oman. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the region’s most exciting infrastructure design projects.

Languages: Arabic - Fluent / Excellent; English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in:

• All-round knowledge of infrastructure design related to rail and transportation projects
• Conducting topographic evaluations, route selection, and development of concept and detailed designs
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring infrastructure services
• Preparing tender proposals and assisting in presentations and meetings for clients
• Planning and managing projects within budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 8 years of post-graduate experience. Bi-lingual skills in English and Arabic are preferred. Membership in a recognized professional association is advantageous.

About The Company

Founded in 1964, KEO delivers world-class design and management services. We offer award-winning architectural design, progressive infrastructure engineering, and top-ranked project and construction management, known for quality and professionalism. KEO is among the largest AEP/PMCM firms and has been ranked in ENR’s top 200 International Design Firms and Top 20 International PM firms from . BD World ranked KEO #40 in the Top 100 Architects globally.

KEO aims to be recognized as a leading project consultancy firm, contributing to client success worldwide.

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Project Engineer - Infrastructure to join our Infrastructure Division in Oman. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the region's most exciting infrastructure design projects.

Languages: Arabic - Fluent / Excellent; English - Fluent / Excellent

Any

Any

Job Skills

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with experience in:

• All-round knowledge of infrastructure design related to rail and transportation projects
• Conducting topographic evaluations, route selection, and development of concept and detailed designs
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring infrastructure services
• Preparing tender proposals and assisting in presentations and meetings for clients
• Planning and managing projects within budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with at least 8 years of post-graduate experience. Bi-lingual skills in English and Arabic are preferred. Membership in a recognized professional association is advantageous.

About The Company

Founded in 1964, KEO delivers world-class design and management services. We offer award-winning architectural design, progressive infrastructure engineering, and top-ranked project and construction management, known for quality and professionalism. KEO is among the largest AEP/PMCM firms and has been ranked in ENR's top 200 International Design Firms and Top 20 International PM firms from . BD World ranked KEO in the Top 100 Architects globally.

KEO aims to be recognized as a leading project consultancy firm, contributing to client success worldwide.

Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines.

We are facing the interesting problem of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world's best automation solution for delivering data platforms.

We have a number of openings ranging anywhere from junior to senior level. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
  
  

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  
  

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

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Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines.

We are facing the interesting problem of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world's best automation solution for delivering data platforms.

We have a number of openings ranging anywhere from junior to senior level. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
  
  

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  
  

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines.

We are facing the interesting problem of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world's best automation solution for delivering data platforms.

We have a number of openings ranging anywhere from junior to senior level. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
  
  

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

• Experience operating and managing data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  
  

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events