Infrastructure Engineering Consultant – Emiratization & UAE Talent Development | Technology

Accenture; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology innovator in Dubai is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain IT infrastructure, ensuring performance and security. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience and expertise in both on-premises and cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. Join a team that values innovation and offers a dynamic work environment with continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure engineering or system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPN).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and monitor IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms.
• Support on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network systems.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability across infrastructure.

Skills

IT infrastructure engineering

Windows server environments

Linux server environments

Virtualization technologies

Networking fundamentals

Cloud platforms

Monitoring tools

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, the leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate on a scale and transform their businesses. Visit us at www.accenture.com

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Infrastructure Engineer with 5 years of experience to join our IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining our organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of systems and networks. This includes supporting on-premises and cloud environments, as well as contributing to infrastructure projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and monitor IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms.
• Support both on-premises and cloud-based (e.g., AWS, Azure) environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to hardware, software, and network systems.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, and reliability across the infrastructure.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Work closely with security teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrade and migration projects.
• Provide support during off‑hours for critical incidents or maintenance as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in IT infrastructure engineering or system administration.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, VPN).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with monitoring tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash).
• Understanding of backup solutions and disaster recovery practices.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or CompTIA Network+/Security+.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools.

Why Join us

• We offer a transparent, fast‑paced career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.
• You will have access to state‑of‑the‑art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live.

Next Steps

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