IT Agent

Rixos Hotels Gulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor-affiliated hotel in Abu Dhabi is seeking an IT Support Technician to perform monthly maintenance, monitor networks, and ensure smooth operation of computer systems for staff and guests. You will follow IT policies, manage backups, and identify risks to escalate to hotel management.

You'll provide technical support and training on systems, assist with new developments and hotel integration projects, and maintain licenses and upgrades for hotel software and hardware while staying

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience embedding change projects in an organization.
• IT certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA A+ or CompTIA N+ are an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to focus on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Perform IT maintenance activities on a monthly basis.
• Follow Accor IT Policies and guidelines (user rights, security policy, backup policy, preventive maintenance, contingency plan).
• Identify IT risks and escalate to hotel management.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations for staff and guests; ensure smooth computer systems operation.
• Provide technical support and training on systems and networks.
• Monitor backups, archiving, and data restoration practices.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and perform routine maintenance to prevent outages.
• Support new hotel developments and integration projects as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Guest-service orientation

Education

IT degree or related

CCNA/CCNP or CompTIA A+/N+

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Perform IT maintenance activities on a monthly basis.
• Follow all Accor IT Policies and guidelines such as user rights, security policy, backup policy, preventive maintenance, contingency plan etc.
• Identify IT related risks and issues and escalate them to hotel management.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations and ensure smooth running of all computer systems in the hotel for users and guests.
• Provide technical support and training on systems and networks.
• Follow set of guidelines related to archiving back‑ups, accessing records, and transferring records via different channels.
• Troubleshoot and carry out repairs and data backup / restoration when necessary.
• Monitor systems and network performance on an ongoing, daily basis.
• Understand the applicability of new and improved IT developments and solutions.
• Display ability to identify potential upgrades, enhancements, new products and their effects
• Conduct basic software training.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the hotel’s software / hardware.
• Conduct tests on hardware /software for maintenance purposes.
• Perform diagnostic functions including replacing suspect components with other serviceable components and reloading of associated software.
• Perform routine maintenance activities in order to identify and/or prevent events that might hinder operations.
• Install only the latest, original and properly licensed software is running on the hotel’s systems and computers.
• Maintain software licenses and follow recommended upgrade schedules.
• Provide local first level technology, guest & employee end‑user support.
• Troubleshoot issues on hotel's local network, computers, software and systems.
• Work as onsite hand-and-eyes function for remote support.
• Assist the IT New Developments team with new hotel developments and hotel integration projects as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline.
• Experience of embedding change projects within an organization.
• IT certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, Comptia A+ or Comptia N+ will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times