IT Systems Administrator

M I R A L.L.C; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

M I R A L.L.C in Dubai is seeking a skilled System Administrator to manage and troubleshoot the organization\'s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and security systems, ensuring reliable day-to-day operations.

You will install and maintain Windows and Linux servers, manage Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure/AWS, backups, and disaster recovery, while documenting configurations and supporting users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in IT or CS.
• 2–5 years of system administration experience.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux.
• Strong knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
• Experience with Microsoft 365; Azure/AWS preferred.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of backup, monitoring, cybersecurity, and endpoints.
• Certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, or VMware a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Windows/Linux servers and IT systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and access controls.
• Monitor network and system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Perform system backups, recovery procedures, and disaster-recovery activities.
• Manage hardware, software, printers, and other IT infrastructure.
• Apply security patches, updates, antivirus protection, and system hardening.
• Maintain IT documentation, configurations, and asset records.
• Respond to help-desk escalations and provide technical support to users.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

TCP/IP

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

VMware

Hyper-V

Backup & DR

Cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure

AWS

VMware

Hyper-V

Backup/Recovery tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

We are looking for a skilled System Administrator to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the organization's IT infrastructure. The role involves administering servers, networks, user accounts, security systems, and IT services while ensuring reliable and secure day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor Windows/Linux servers and IT systems
• Manage user accounts, permissions, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and access controls
• Monitor network and system performance and troubleshoot technical issues
• Perform system backups, recovery procedures, and disaster-recovery activities
• Manage hardware, software, printers, and other IT infrastructure
• Apply security patches, updates, antivirus protection, and system hardening
• Maintain IT documentation, configurations, and asset records
• Respond to help-desk escalations and provide technical support to users

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in system administration or IT infrastructure
• Experience with Windows Server and/or Linux
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and networking
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS is an advantage
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
• Familiarity with backup, monitoring, cybersecurity, and endpoint-management solutions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, or VMware are an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Career growth and promotion opportunities