IT & Systems Administrator

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering satellite manufacturer in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced IT & Systems Administrator to oversee its IT infrastructure. The role involves providing technical support, managing local and cloud systems, and ensuring compliance with security practices. Candidates should have at least 6 years of IT experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid foundation in corporate networking. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the IT backbone of a cutting-edge firm in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6 years of proven IT experience following industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.
• Knowledge of industry-standard security practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support for hardware, software, and collaboration tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain local networks and employee devices.
• Document IT systems processes to improve knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Strong understanding of corporate networking (LAN/WAN/VPN/firewalls)

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience with SSO technologies

Familiarity with device management tools

Knowledge of MFA audit readiness

Tools

Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira)

Netsuite

Mac & Windows management tools

Job description

Wanna join the adventure

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

As we embark on designing producing and operating cutting‑edge satellites we are seeking a skilled and versatile IT & Systems Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of Orbitworks IT infrastructure systems and applications. You will provide hands‑on support to employees, manage local and cloud‑based systems and contribute to the security and scalability of our IT environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the backbone of our internal operations in a fast‑paced high‑tech environment where every improvement you make directly accelerates our mission. This role requires someone who is highly technical, detail‑oriented and thrives on solving complex IT and infrastructure challenges all while bringing a mindset of reliability, standardization and continuous improvement to every project.

About this Role

• Operational Support
• Provide day‑to‑day IT support for hardware, software, permissions and collaboration tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain local networks, AV systems and employee devices (Mac, Windows, mobile).
• Support IT needs in lab and manufacturing/test environments.
• Escalate tickets to vendors and coordinate resolutions as needed.
• Infrastructure & Application Administration
• Scale and maintain virtualized and network infrastructure.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding in collaboration with the People team.
• Configure laptops and mobile devices using MDM solutions.
• Maintain AV systems, local IT infrastructure and administration of key systems including Jira, Netsuite and others.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Document IT systems processes and policies to improve knowledge‑sharing.
• Contribute to regulatory and investigatory audits.
• Support InfoSec initiatives and infrastructure hardening efforts.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Test Infrastructure, Industrial Ops, People/HR and Security teams to align IT systems with organizational needs.
• Act as the point of contact for IT requirements across teams and vendors.

Must Haves

• 6 years of proven IT experience following industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of corporate networking (LAN/WAN/VPN/firewalls).
• Experience with SSO technologies and integrations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Mac & Windows device management MDM tools and AV systems.
• Knowledge of MFA audit readiness and security best practices. English fluency and excellent communication.

Nice to Haves

• Experience using Linux as a desktop operating system.
• Experience administering Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira). Netsuite administration experience.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard security practices and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure.