Airport IT Network Engineer – 24/7 Ops & Security Systems

Rapiscan Systems; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in Dubai seeks an experienced Network / IT Engineer to support and maintain the IT infrastructure underpinning Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems used in critical airport operations.

The role involves servers, networks, and systems; you will work with service, engineering teams and external vendors, with on-call and weekend support as required. Strong Windows/Linux admin, virtualization, and security awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Server and workstation environments.
• Strong server and network configuration experience.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, and routing.
• Linux/Unix administration experience.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Exposure to PLC programming or industrial systems desirable.
• Background in X-ray, security, or industrial systems desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security pass.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call and weekends.
• Industry-recognised IT certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Cisco) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support servers, networks, and related IT infrastructure
• Preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response
• Support X-ray system operations, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Configure and maintain firewalls, routers, switches, UPS, and data circuits
• Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades or improvements
• Support system integration, commissioning, upgrades, and migrations
• Maintain accurate technical and service documentation
• Provide technical guidance and support to service teams
• Communicate effectively with customers and project stakeholders
• Uphold company values and Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Report quality problems to management for corrective action

Skills

Windows Server

Network configuration

LAN/WAN technologies

Firewalls

VLANs

VPNs

Routing

Linux/Unix administration

Virtualisation

Industrial systems exposure

Documentation

Airport security pass eligibility

On-call & weekend support

Problem solving & communication

IT certifications desirables

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

PLC programming exposure

Microsoft Certifications

Cisco Certifications

Job description

Rapiscan Systems in Dubai seeks an experienced Network / IT Engineer to support and maintain the IT infrastructure underpinning Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems used in critical airport operations.

The role involves servers, networks, and systems; you will work with service, engineering teams and external vendors, with on-call and weekend support as required. Strong Windows/Linux admin, virtualization, and security awareness are essential.