We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Support Engineer to lead the resolution of complex technical issues across Microsoft platforms. This role involves deep technical troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Own and resolve escalated technical issues related to Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to recurring problems.
- Collaborate with Microsoft Premier Support and internal engineering teams for critical issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base articles.
- Mentor and guide L1 and L2 support engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Lead incident response for high-impact outages and participate in on-call rotations.
- Contribute to system design reviews and provide input on infrastructure improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in technical support, with at least 2 years in a senior or escalation role.
- Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Windows Server, and PowerShell scripting.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, DHCP, VPN, TCP/IP).
- Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) and ticket lifecycle management.
- Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Top Skills
What We Do
ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies.
ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East.
ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.
