IT System Trainer

Leonardo DRS; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking an experienced IT System Trainer to provide training on a mission-critical IT system used by military personnel. Responsibilities include delivering practical training, developing training materials, and acting as a liaison between users and technical teams. Candidates should have a degree in information technology or engineering, and military or government experience is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with a flexible work schedule.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings account contributions

Telemedicine and life insurance benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career-growth programs

Qualifications

• Proficient in delivering comprehensive IT training.
• Experience with military or government operations.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into practical training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training on system operation and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain training materials like user guides and SOPs.
• Assess trainee performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Training delivery capabilities

IT fundamentals understanding

Networking basics (TCP/IP, VLANs)

Windows and Linux systems familiarity

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or Engineering

Job description

IT System Trainer

Location: AE

Job ID: 113617

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state‑of‑the‑art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced IT System Trainer for a mission critical information technology system used by a military organization with proven training delivery capabilities combined with solid information technical skills. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive training to end users on the operational and technical aspects of the system. The Trainer will act as a bridge between customer’s personnel and the technical teams, ensuring that users fully understand how to operate, manage, and maintain system components in accordance with military procedures and mission requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in training in military or government operations, an understanding of operational workflows, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical training sessions tailored for customer’s users. This position may require occasional travel to remote sites within UAE.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver practical training to customer’s personnel on system operation, basic administration, routine maintenance tasks, system startup/shutdown, hardware replacement, and configuration procedures.
• Develop and maintain training materials such as user guides, SOPs, presentations, and step‑by‑step instructions based on operational requirements and system updates.
• Provide scenario‑based training that reflects real operational workflows and procedures.
• Assess trainee performance, identify skill gaps, and provide additional guidance or refresher sessions as needed.
• Act as a liaison between customer operational personnel and IT engineering teams to ensure training content reflects actual system behaviour, operational needs, and recent changes.
• Gather feedback from users to enhance training effectiveness and incorporate lessons learned into updated training content.
• Support users post‑training when new features, updates or operational changes require additional instruction.
• Ensure all training is aligned with customer’s standards, operational protocols and system security practices.

Technical Skills Required

• Ability to translate operational requirements and procedures into clear, practical system training for users.
• Solid understanding of IT fundamentals including server hardware, basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of networking basics (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching) as applied to system nodes.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux systems, virtualization concepts and basic administration (VMware experience preferred).
• Ability to explain technical and operational concepts to personnel of different ranks and technical backgrounds.
• Strong documentation skills with experience creating SOPs, step‑by‑step guides and training materials tailored for customer operations.
• Comfortable delivering training in classroom settings or at remote operational sites.
• Strong interpersonal skills, disciplined work approach and comfortable with customer interaction.
• Military or government operations experience with understanding operational workflows is desirable.
• Familiarity with systems such as AIS, GPS, radars, radio communications and cartography and navigation systems is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in technical training or instructional roles, better if within military or government settings.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; native Arabic speakers are desirable to engage effectively with the customer’s personnel at all levels.
• Military background or experience in military operations is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance and a 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional and financial well‑being.
• Career‑growth and professional development programs.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave and community service hours.
• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid‑tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.