IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security Specialist

AIQU; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Part time

Job summary

AIQU is seeking an IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security Specialist in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to own and support the Microsoft 365 environment, workplace infrastructure and daily IT security operations. The role requires 8+ years in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity and related domains, with hands‑on MS365 administration and strong stakeholder management.

The position is a 6‑month contract based in Abu Dhabi and involves coordinating with external SOCs, managing incidents, and ensuring robust

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across IT infrastructure, workplace technology, operations and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, Security, Networking, or IT Service Management certifications preferred.
• Hands‑on experience administering enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies: Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview.
• Experience managing security incidents, external SOC providers, vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on administration and support of IT and security controls across identity, endpoint, network, application, and data security domains.
• Own administration and operational support of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Support and maintain network infrastructure, security, connectivity, firewalls and LAN/WLAN services through an MSP model.
• Provide support for workplace technology: Windows/macOS endpoints, enterprise software, collaboration platforms, meeting room tech, printers, end‑user services.
• Manage cybersecurity operations with external SOC providers, incident response, vulnerability management and monitoring.
• Support governance, risk, compliance, audit and business continuity initiatives.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Intune

Entra ID

Defender

Purview

SharePoint

Teams

Exchange Online

Cisco Meraki

Job description

We are hiring IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security Specialist to join one of our major clients based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Location - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Job Type - 6 months contract

About Role

Sr. Specialist - IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security to own and support our Microsoft 365 environment, workplace infrastructure, and day-to-day IT and security operations.

Experience & Professional Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across IT infrastructure, workplace technology, operations, and cybersecurity.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, Security, Networking, or IT Service Management certifications preferred.
• Proven hands‑on experience administering enterprise Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview.
• Experience managing security incidents, external SOC providers, vulnerability remediation, and security operations activities.
• Working knowledge of Azure infrastructure and cloud services.
• Strong stakeholder management, vendor management, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on administration and support of IT and security controls across identity, endpoint, network, application, and data security domains.
• Own administration and operational support of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and related administration portals.
• Support and maintain network infrastructure, security, connectivity, firewalls, and LAN/WLAN services through an MSP model (Cisco Meraki experience desirable).
• Provide support for workplace technology, including Windows and macOS endpoints, enterprise software, collaboration platforms, meeting room technologies, printers, scanners, and end‑user services.
• Manage cybersecurity operations, including coordination with external SOC providers, incident response activities, vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and security monitoring.
• Support operational delivery of IT services, including incident, problem, change, asset, and access management processes.
• Support governance, risk, compliance, audit, business continuity, and information protection initiatives.