37 IT Infrastructure jobs in Oman

Overview

We have an urgent requirement for a Senior Infrastructure Specialist with experience in the operations and maintenance of ICT systems for our banking client in Oman.

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialism including computer hardware, operating systems and related products, provides expert advice regarding their application, and utilizes this knowledge in performing job duties.
• Operate and support servers, SANs, printers and associated IT peripherals; support for email, domain management and related systems; administration and management of operating system and other system software; administration and maintenance of PCs, laptops, PC software and related equipment as level two.
• Furthers the IT Infrastructure goals of the Department, such as reducing cost and improving performance, by the approved and specified use of emerging technologies and products.
• Provide inputs to the service continuity planning process, and implement the approved plans that the defined levels of continuity for the IT Infrastructure are achieved.
• Provide project management services for the IT Division / Business Unit Infrastructure projects, including identifying and mitigating project risk, ensuring quality in project delivery, and utilizing assigned resources efficiently.
• Manage the installation, testing, commissioning/decommissioning of computer hardware and systems software in accordance with agreed standards, quality and safety plans.
• Operate and maintain the IT Division / Infrastructure, monitor its performance, adhere to defined maintenance and support procedures, and ensure that established service levels are achieved.
• Monitor IT component capacity, and follow agreed policies and procedures to proactively resolve and project shortfalls.
• Monitor the Infrastructure unit for achievement of agreed performance targets and service levels; document and implement the arrangements for disaster recovery; assist in conducting regular testing of the recovery procedures.
• Monitor service delivery of the IT Infrastructure components against established service level agreements, diagnose service delivery problems, and initiate action to maintain and continuously improve the level of service.
• Provide specialist expertise in the review, evaluation, installation, testing, upgrading and maintenance of system software such as operating systems and related utility software, and in the resolution of any associated service delivery problems.
• Monitor the application of and compliance with security operations procedures for areas of responsibility and review the IT Infrastructure for breaches in security, and take appropriate remedial actions.
• Operate the IT Infrastructure of the Division, ensure that the Infrastructure is managed in accordance with agreed standards and procedures, and contribute to the resolution of operational problems.
• Manage the storage and backup systems of the Division to provide agreed levels of service, security, storage optimization, and recovery and growth capacity, in compliance with the bank’s data retention and data protection requirements.
• Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in the IT Infrastructure and implement agreed solutions and measures.
• Supervise the assigned project team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure all related activities are in accordance with bank’s policies, procedures, and standards.

infrastructure, maintenance, operation, ICT

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Internet

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.

Key Deliverables:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialisms, including computer hardware, operating systems, and related products. Provide expert advice on their application and utilize this knowledge in job duties.
• Operate and support servers, SANs, printers, and associated IT peripherals; support email, domain management, and related systems; administer and manage operating systems and other system software; oversee maintenance of PCs, laptops, and related equipment at level two.
• Advance the IT Infrastructure goals of the Department, such as reducing costs and improving performance, through the approved use of emerging technologies and products.
• Contribute to service continuity planning and implement approved plans to ensure defined levels of infrastructure continuity are achieved.
• Provide project management services for Infrastructure projects within the IT Division/Business Unit, including risk mitigation, quality assurance, and resource management.
• Manage the installation, testing, commissioning, and decommissioning of hardware and software in accordance with standards, quality, and safety plans.
• Operate and maintain the IT Infrastructure, monitor performance, adhere to support procedures, and ensure service levels are met.
• Monitor infrastructure capacity, follow policies to proactively address shortfalls, and document performance against targets.
• Implement disaster recovery plans, conduct regular testing, and ensure the infrastructure meets recovery objectives.
• Monitor service delivery against SLAs, diagnose issues, and initiate improvements.
• Provide expertise in system software review, installation, testing, upgrades, and resolving related service issues.
• Ensure security procedures are followed, review for breaches, and take remedial actions as necessary.
• Manage storage and backup systems to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance with data retention policies.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure problems, implementing effective solutions.
• Supervise project team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with bank policies and standards.
• Participate in initiatives and projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• BA in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional, VMware Certified Advanced Professional, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, and Red Hat Certified Engineer.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Technical skills in IT Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of management tools (Admin consoles, utilities, PowerShell, Docker, Scripting, Terminal).
• Project management and supervisory skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years’ professional/technical experience, including at least two years in ICT systems operations and maintenance.

Business Understanding:

• Strong understanding of banking systems, business processes, and financial services.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical, creating open-source tools that are used to build clouds and manage clusters of compute globally.

Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of for enterprise IT. We are looking for a talented and technically oriented user experience designer, who shares our ambitions.

This role sits in the design team reporting to the Infrastructure design manager.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Building tools that enable everyone to build their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud and Canonical k8s)
• Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of the Data Center: Self-sovereign Clouds
• Supporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristics
• Working to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiency
• Understanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraints
• Supporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design's horizontal efforts
  
  

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Bachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Excitement about building things and working with real hardware
• Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
• Result-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate success
• Confidence in user research practices
• Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

We have an urgent requirement for a Senior Infrastructure Specialist with experience in the operations and maintenance of ICT systems for our banking client in Oman.

• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialism including computer hardware, operating systems and related products, provides expert advice regarding their application, and utilizes this knowledge in performing job duties.
• Operate and support servers, SANs, printers and associated IT peripherals; support for email, domain management and related systems; administration and management of operating system and other system software; administration and maintenance of PCs, laptops, PC software and related equipment as level two.
• Furthers the IT Infrastructure goals of the Department, such as reducing cost and improving performance, by the approved and specified use of emerging technologies and products.
• Provide inputs to the service continuity planning process, and implement the approved plans that the defined levels of continuity for the IT Infrastructure are achieved.
• Provide project management services for the IT Division / Business Unit Infrastructure projects, including identifying and mitigating project risk, ensuring quality in project delivery, and utilizing assigned resources efficiently.
• Manage the installation, testing, commissioning/decommissioning of computer hardware and systems software in accordance with agreed standards, quality and safety plans.
• Operate and maintain the IT Division / Infrastructure, monitor its performance, adhere to defined maintenance and support procedures, and ensure that established service levels are achieved.
• Monitor IT component capacity, and follow agreed policies and procedures to proactively resolve and project shortfalls.
• Monitor the Infrastructure unit for achievement of agreed performance targets and service levels; document and implement the arrangements for disaster recovery; assist in conducting regular testing of the recovery procedures.
• Monitor service delivery of the IT Infrastructure components against established service level agreements, diagnose service delivery problems, and initiate action to maintain and continuously improve the level of service.
• Provide specialist expertise in the review, evaluation, installation, testing, upgrading and maintenance of system software such as operating systems and related utility software, and in the resolution of any associated service delivery problems.
• Monitor the application of and compliance with security operations procedures for areas of responsibility and review the IT Infrastructure for breaches in security, and take appropriate remedial actions.
• Operate the IT Infrastructure of the Division, ensure that the Infrastructure is managed in accordance with agreed standards and procedures, and contribute to the resolution of operational problems.
• Manage the storage and backup systems of the Division to provide agreed levels of service, security, storage optimization, and recovery and growth capacity, in compliance with the bank's data retention and data protection requirements.
• Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in the IT Infrastructure and implement agreed solutions and measures.
• Supervise the assigned project team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure all related activities are in accordance with bank's policies, procedures, and standards.

infrastructure, maintenance, operation, ICT

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Internet

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.

Key Deliverables:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of specific technical specialisms, including computer hardware, operating systems, and related products. Provide expert advice on their application and utilize this knowledge in job duties.
• Operate and support servers, SANs, printers, and associated IT peripherals; support email, domain management, and related systems; administer and manage operating systems and other system software; oversee maintenance of PCs, laptops, and related equipment at level two.
• Advance the IT Infrastructure goals of the Department, such as reducing costs and improving performance, through the approved use of emerging technologies and products.
• Contribute to service continuity planning and implement approved plans to ensure defined levels of infrastructure continuity are achieved.
• Provide project management services for Infrastructure projects within the IT Division/Business Unit, including risk mitigation, quality assurance, and resource management.
• Manage the installation, testing, commissioning, and decommissioning of hardware and software in accordance with standards, quality, and safety plans.
• Operate and maintain the IT Infrastructure, monitor performance, adhere to support procedures, and ensure service levels are met.
• Monitor infrastructure capacity, follow policies to proactively address shortfalls, and document performance against targets.
• Implement disaster recovery plans, conduct regular testing, and ensure the infrastructure meets recovery objectives.
• Monitor service delivery against SLAs, diagnose issues, and initiate improvements.
• Provide expertise in system software review, installation, testing, upgrades, and resolving related service issues.
• Ensure security procedures are followed, review for breaches, and take remedial actions as necessary.
• Manage storage and backup systems to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance with data retention policies.
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure problems, implementing effective solutions.
• Supervise project team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with bank policies and standards.
• Participate in initiatives and projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• BA in Computer Science or related field.
• Certifications such as VMware Certified Professional, VMware Certified Advanced Professional, Red Hat Certified System Administrator, and Red Hat Certified Engineer.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Technical skills in IT Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of management tools (Admin consoles, utilities, PowerShell, Docker, Scripting, Terminal).
• Project management and supervisory skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years' professional/technical experience, including at least two years in ICT systems operations and maintenance.

Business Understanding:

• Strong understanding of banking systems, business processes, and financial services.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical, creating open-source tools that are used to build clouds and manage clusters of compute globally.

Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of for enterprise IT. We are looking for a talented and technically oriented user experience designer, who shares our ambitions.

This role sits in the design team reporting to the Infrastructure design manager.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

• Building tools that enable everyone to build their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud and Canonical k8s)
• Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of the Data Center: Self-sovereign Clouds
• Supporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristics
• Working to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiency
• Understanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraints
• Supporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design's horizontal efforts
  
  

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Bachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Excitement about building things and working with real hardware
• Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
• Result-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate success
• Confidence in user research practices
• Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events