Global ICT Network and Telecom Principal Engineer

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Leave and healthcare package

Transport benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Emirates Group IT is seeking a Principal Engineer - ICT to drive cutting-edge Network and Telecom practices at a group level. You will design, implement, and support infrastructure solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring availability, security, and performance across the global technology landscape.

You will engage with stakeholders, lead architectural reviews, and guide a large virtual team to deliver complex projects while maintaining high standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours (12+3) or equivalent Degree in Information Technology, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in ICT passive infrastructure design and implementation.
• Strong expertise in structured cabling, fibre optic networks, server/hub room infrastructure, and standards such as TIA, ISO/IEC, and BICSI.
• BICSI RCDD certification is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale enterprise, airport, campus, or mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop IT solutions that meet customer requirements with robust, high-quality designs.
• Provide expert technical consultancy and lead delivery of infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to Architecture Guiding Principles and maintain design documentation.
• Lead corporate IT Standards and assess technologies for strategic impact.
• Track innovations and align with IT strategy and standards.
• Ensure solutions meet SLA, capacity, security, and performance metrics.
• Publish and maintain high-quality documentation for the technology area.
• Manage End-of-Life replacement of equipment/software and mitigate risks.
• Lead design reviews and guide projects on standards and architectural patterns.
• Engage and coordinate a virtual team of at least 20 individuals.

Skills

ICT infrastructure design

Leadership

Technical consultancy

Documentation

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related Engineering

Job description

Emirates Group IT is seeking a Principal Engineer - ICT to drive cutting-edge Network and Telecom practices at a group level. You will design, implement, and support infrastructure solutions aligned with business strategy, ensuring availability, security, and performance across the global technology landscape.

You will engage with stakeholders, lead architectural reviews, and guide a large virtual team to deliver complex projects while maintaining high standards and documentation.