IT Operations Engineer

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution located in Abu Dhabi is seeking an IT Operations Engineer to monitor system performance and assist operators. This role involves executing daily IT Back Office tasks, monitoring systems for issues, and enhancing operational procedures. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in IT, preferably in operations, with a strong understanding of basic IT infrastructure. The position promises a dynamic environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of On-Shift Operators and assist when needed.
• Educate System Operators regarding their roles and responsibilities.
• Execute daily operation tasks of the IT Back Office.
• Monitor IT Systems for known problems and involve seniors for resolution.
• Perform backup operations of all systems.
• Enhance existing operational procedures.
• Involved in DR and BCP activities.
• Monitor environmental conditions in Data Centers.
• Document all incidents related to system availability and performance.

Skills

Basic IT Infrastructure knowledge

Education

4 or 5 years IT experience

Job description

Description

Role : IT Operations Engineer (Outsource)
Location : Abu Dhabi
Role Purpose: Monitor Performance of On-Shift Operators and providing assistance when needed.

To educate the System Operators regarding their roles responsibility and authority.

To execute the daily operation tasks (Start of Day & End of Day) of the IT Back Office (Core Banking and Branch Automation) as designed by the IT Operations manual.

To monitor the IT Systems for known problems and abnormal behavior and get involved with the seniors to resolve them and reduce downtime.

To execute backup operations of all systems.

Enhance existing operational procedure.

Involved in DR and BCP activities.

Key Accountabilities of the role

Banking Systems Support

To participate in the implementation of all operation procedures and control related to Banking Applications and elevate major problems to the concerned specialist.

End of Day Processing Controls

Work closely with IT Management to enhance controls in existing operation task to minimize risk of mistake and enhance performance of daily / monthly and Quarter End processes.

Backup of the Systems

To perform supervision of daily monthly and infinite backup tapes as per ADIB Backup Policy.

System Monitoring and Maintenance

• To monitor environmental conditions in the Data Centers.
• To inform and alert Manager and concerned Staff for any interruption in services due to Hardware or Software problems.
• To ensure that only authorized personnel are allowed access to the data centers and report any attempted unauthorized access to the designated Security Officer.
• To assist in monitoring the performance of all Computer Systems using tools and utilities.
• To coordinate with Hardware Vendors and Engineers in the preventive maintenance and ensure that those are performed in a timely manner. Report such activities to the IT Operations Team Leader and System Engineers.

ATM SMS Call Center and other Delivery Channels

• To check the Call Center ATMs Switches SMS Card Center and other delivery channels and generate required reports for different departments and report any problems to the related system engineer.
• To take care of ATM related problems and elevate it to the Vendor if needed.

Incident Reporting

Initiate and document all incidents related to the systems availability and performance and escalating it to the different departments within the IT Division.

Documentation / Process Ownership

The incumbent is responsible to take ownership maintain & update documented processes or documentation related to his job the event where processes or documentation are shared the incumbent shall be responsible to inform the owner of any document about required changes or improvements.

Reports

Provide progress report on timely manner including tasks projects incidents and ad hoc requirements.

Automation

Implement automation required for performing the responsibilities and targets after getting the appropriate approval.

Adhere to ITD and banks policies procedures

including but not limited to reporting internal and external processes security report immediately any potential / actual weaknesses / risks and incidents that noticed or observed.

Monthly Customers Statements

Generate Monthly Statements converting encrypting them and sending to EDC for printing.

Information Security

• Maintain information security related to ADIB throughout the period of employment.
• Report any potential or actual risks or incidents affecting the security of information to the helpdesk.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role

Basic IT Infrastructure knowledge is required.

Previous experience required (if any) and qualifications required (if any)

4 or 5 years IT experience (preferred in IT Operations)