IT Analyst

Sundus Gulf; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government client in the UAE is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to manage and administer IT systems, focusing on cloud infrastructure and security compliance. The ideal candidate will have 8-20 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and expertise in Active Directory and Azure. Strong skills in virtualization and email infrastructure management are essential. This position offers a contract duration of 1 year with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 8-20 years of experience in IT services.
• Expertise in cloud deployments and infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of IT security standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer IT systems including Active Directory and Azure.
• Oversee email infrastructure and cloud projects.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.

Skills

Azure

Office 365

Active Directory

VMware vSphere

PowerShell Automation

Cisco Switches

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

VEEAM

Cisco ESA

SCCM

WSUS

BIGFIX

Intune MDM/MAM

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 5426

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