Senior System Engineer

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Full Time Experienced
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Ascertia delivers digital trust products and services globally for Enterprises, Governments and Trust Service Providers. Ascertia solutions enable digital business processes which are fundamentally underpinned by digital trust to ensure that digital identities are proven, and business transactions and signatures are trustworthy. 

Ascertia's digital signature platform and PKI products deliver digital trust across people, devices, data, and documents. At the heart of Ascertia’s digital trust ecosystem is a wide-reaching customer base, 100+ expert partners and integrators which have been delivering Ascertia products, cloud services and apps since 2001. 

Ascertia has experienced solid revenue growth and is hiring new team members to drive further growth, success and take on the larger big-name organisations across the PKI and Digital Signature industries. Ascertia has over 190 full-time employees and is looking for Senior System Engineer. This opportunity provides a solid platform for the successful candidate to stretch themselves and work with a talented team to achieve global success. 

Job Description: 
Ascertia is seeking a Senior System Engineer to enhance and manage the company’s core IT operations, including infrastructure, security, networks, servers, and communication systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership and the ability to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient technology services across the organization. 
This role offers a balance of hands-on engineering and strategic growth, with opportunities to expand alongside Ascertia’s continuously evolving technology ecosystem. 

Candidate should have good knowledge and experience in the following: 

  • Oversee & enhance IT infrastructure across servers, networks, firewalls, cloud & security systems. 
  • Administer Microsoft, Linux, and database servers, including virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V). 
  • Manage Azure cloud services (networking, storage, identity, monitoring). 
  • Configure and support containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS). 
  • Implement and manage SIEM/SOAR tools, ensuring security compliance. 
  • Automate and monitor systems via PowerShell, Ansible, or similar tools. 
  • Maintain configuration, documentation, and asset inventories. 
  • Manage PKI and certificate lifecycle processes with product and security teams. 
  • Contribute to capacity planning, infrastructure optimization, and IT roadmap execution. 
Job Specifications: 
  • Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field. 
  • Certifications: MCSE or equivalent, CCNA/CCNP preferred, Azure or Cloud certification (AZ-104) is a plus 
Technical Skills: 
  • Systems: Advanced experience with Windows Server (2012–2019), Windows 10/11, and Linux administration. 
  • Directory & Virtualization: Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, WSUS; strong hands-on with VMware and Hyper-V. 
  • Networking: LAN/WAN, VPNs (GRE/IPSec/SSL), DNS/DHCP, wireless (802.11b/g/n/ac), and firewall management. 
  • Cloud: Practical experience with Microsoft Azure (networking, storage, identity, monitoring); exposure to AWS/GCP hybrid setups. 
  • Automation & Monitoring: PowerShell, Ansible, and automated monitoring/configuration practices. 
  • Security & Compliance: SIEM/SOAR tools, ISO 27001 alignment, PKI and certificate lifecycle management. 
  • Databases & Tools: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL; familiarity with GitLab, Jenkins, and Office 365/SharePoint 
Desirable:  
  • Knowledge of digital identity, authentication, and Microsoft System Center. 
  • Strong documentation and infrastructure planning mindset. 
Growth Path: 
  • Clear progression based on leadership, initiative, and measurable impact. 
  • Opportunity to expand into broader IT operations and technology leadership roles. 
We Offer: 
  • An interesting and challenging job, dynamic opportunity for professional growth. 
  • A good remuneration package including Provident fund, Medical Insurance and allowance 
  • Bi Annually Bonus 
  • Bi Annually Increments 
  • Paid time Off 
  • State of the Art infrastructure. 
  • Complementary Meals 
  • Company sponsored yearly excursion trips, cricket, gaming and dart clubs.
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Do have 04 years of hands-on experience and knowledge of virtualization technologies like Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare Server ?*
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