IT Analyst

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced IT Analyst. The role involves managing Active Directory and cloud projects, overseeing email infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience (8-20 years) and hold relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Security Engineer and CCNA.

Qualifications

• 8-20 years of experience in IT roles.
• Proven skills in managing Active Directory and cloud solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Active Directory and cloud infrastructure.
• Oversee email infrastructure and ensure compliance.
• Lead and mentor IT teams for service excellence.

Skills

Azure

Office 365

Intune

SCCM

VMware vSphere

Exchange Server

PowerShell Automation

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

VEEAM

Cisco ESA

FireEye

Job description

Job Title: IT Analyst

Job Location: Abu Dhabi

Contract Duration: 1 year - Extendable

Client: Government

Experience: 8-20 years

Education: Bachelor Degree

Language: English

Duties

• Manage and administer Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, DHCP, CA, and ADFS, including audits and compliance reporting.
• Oversee email infrastructure (Exchange, Office 365) including mailbox migrations, configurations, and email security solutions (Cisco ESA, FireEye).
• Lead cloud projects such as Azure deployments, multi-tenant management, and AD synchronization.
• Administer and optimize VMware virtual environments and conduct system patching using SCCM, WSUS, and BIGFIX.
• Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery solutions (VEEAM, AD, Exchange).
• Deploy and maintain MDM solutions (Intune MDM/MAM) to ensure secure access to mobile devices and applications.
• Drive infrastructure upgrades and migrations (servers, endpoints, and Office 365).
• Ensure IT systems comply with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and industry security standards.
• Lead and mentor IT teams to deliver high-quality support and service excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure IT aligns with business goals.

Certifications

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700)
• Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140)
• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)

Key Skills & Technologies

• Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, Office 365, Intune, Azure AD, DFS, SQL, SharePoint
• Email Systems: Exchange Server, Office 365, Cisco ESA, FireEye
• Virtualization & Backup: VMware vSphere, VEEAM
• System Management: SCCM, WSUS, PAM, PowerShell Automation
• Security & Compliance: Multi-Factor Authentication (Fortinet, DUO), ISO 27001 audits
• Networking: Cisco Switches, Fortinet Firewall