IT TECHNICIAN (ELV & NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE)

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Emirates Stallions Group P.J.S.C. is seeking an IT Technician to install, maintain and troubleshoot ELV and network infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.

You will handle structured cabling (CAT6/CAT6A), fibre, CCTV systems, access control and fire alarm integrations, ensuring reliable network connectivity and system performance. The role requires practical ELV/IT experience, IP CCTV expertise, and the ability to work with switches, routers and NVR/DVR equipment in a dynamic facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI/Technical Certificate in IT, Electronics, Telecommunications, ELV, Computer Hardware/Networking or equivalent.
• Minimum 3–5 years of practical IT/ELV/network infrastructure installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot ELV and IT network infrastructure including CCTV, access control, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform structured cabling tasks: CAT6/CAT6A, copper and fiber, terminations, testing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, configure routers/switches/firewalls and ensure minimal downtime.
• Support fibre/ELV deployments: splicing, termination, patching and troubleshooting of NVR/DVR systems and IP cameras.

Skills

CAT6/CAT6A

RJ45 termination

Patch-panel termination

LAN cable testing

Fibre-optic cabling

SFP/SFP+ modules

PoE/PoE+ knowledge

IP CCTV networking

NVR/DVR systems

TCP/IP networking

Education

Diploma/ITI/Technical Certificate in IT, Electronics, Telecommunications, ELV

Tools

RJ45 crimping tools

Punch-down tools

LAN cable testers

Cable toner and probe

Fibre cleaver

Fusion splicing machine

VFL

Optical power meter

OTDR (basic)

Labeling machine

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION – IT TECHNICIAN (ELV & NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE) Job Purpose The IT Technician shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and rectification of IT and ELV infrastructure within the facility. The role will primarily cover structured cabling, passive network infrastructure, fiber-optic cabling, network switches, wireless access points, CCTV systems, and associated field-level IT works. The technician shall be capable of independently identifying physical network faults, carrying out cable testing and termination, and coordinating with the IT team for faults requiring network configuration

  
  

• Install, configure, and maintain Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems including CCTV, access control, and fire alarm systems, ensuring seamless integration with network infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues, performing diagnostics on routers, switches, firewalls, and access points to minimize downtime.

• Manage and maintain structured cabling systems, including copper and fiber optic, ensuring proper termination, testing, and documentation.

• Perform regular system checks and preventative maintenance on ELV and network hardware to identify and address potential problems before they impact operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities

A. Structured Cabling – CAT6/CAT6A

• Carry out CAT6/CAT6A cable pulling from network racks/patch panels to the respective floor boxes, data outlets and equipment locations.

• Perform proper cable routing, dressing, bundling and management inside racks, trays and containment systems.

• Terminate CAT6/CAT6A cables at:

  • Patch panels

  • Data outlets

  • RJ45 connectors

  • Keystone jacks

  • Floor boxes

• Perform proper labeling of cables, patch-panel ports, data outlets and floor boxes.

• Test completed data points using suitable LAN/cable testers.

• Identify and rectify open circuits, short circuits, incorrect pair termination, damaged cables and other physical-layer network faults.

• Maintain proper patch-cord management and rack housekeeping.

B. Fiber-Optic Cabling

• Have practical knowledge of single-mode and multimode fibre-optic systems.

• Identify and troubleshoot fibre-related connectivity problems.

• Carry out fibre cable routing, dressing and identification.

• Have practical knowledge of fibre termination, including:

  • Fibre pigtail termination

  • Fusion splicing

  • Fibre patch cords

  • Fibre adapters/couplers

  • Fibre patch panels/ODF

  • SFP/SFP+ modules

• Carry out basic fibre testing and fault identification using suitable fibre testing tools such as optical power meter, VFL and other available test equipment.

• Identify fibre link loss, damaged fibre, faulty connectors, patch cords or SFP-related issues.

C. Network Switches & Wireless Access Points

• Have working knowledge of managed/unmanaged network switches and wireless access points.

• Install and physically connect network switches and access points.

• Identify switch ports and trace connected devices.

• Troubleshoot basic switch-related connectivity issues.

• Have basic knowledge of PoE/PoE+ for powering access points, IP cameras and other network devices.

• Install, replace and troubleshoot wireless access points.

• Assist the IT/network team during switch, access-point and network troubleshooting activities.

D. CCTV Systems

• Carry out installation, cabling, termination and troubleshooting of CCTV systems.

• Have practical knowledge of IP CCTV and basic knowledge of analogue CCTV systems.

• Install and troubleshoot:

  • IP cameras

  • Network switches/PoE switches

  • NVRs

  • DVRs

  • CCTV racks

  • Patch panels

  • Network/data cabling

  • Camera power and communication connections

• Identify camera communication failures, cable faults, PoE issues, switch-port faults and physical connectivity problems.

• Assist with NVR/DVR connectivity, camera addition and basic configuration where required.

E-Access Control & Door Communication Systems

• Carry out first-level troubleshooting ofaccess-controlled doors and associated communication/network issues, including checking connectivity between door controllers, card readers, network switches and the central access-control system.

• Identify and troubleshoot communication failures such as controller offline, reader not communicating, network link failure, IP/connectivity issues, faulty data cabling, loose/failed termination, switch-port failure and PoE/power-related issues.

Required Technical Knowledge

The candidate should have good practical knowledge of:

• CAT6 and CAT6A structured cabling

• RJ45 and keystone termination

• Patch-panel termination and dressing

• LAN cable testing and troubleshooting

• Network rack dressing and cable management

• Fibre-optic cabling and termination

• Fibre pigtails and fusion splicing

• Fibre patch panels/ODF

• SFP/SFP+ modules

• Basic fibre testing and fault identification

• Network switches

• PoE switches

• Wireless access points

• Basic TCP/IP networking

• CCTV cameras

• NVR/DVR systems

• IP CCTV networking

• Cable tracing and fault finding

• Basic ELV and IT infrastructure troubleshooting

Preferred Tools Knowledge

Candidate should preferably be familiar with the use of:

• RJ45 crimping tools

• Punch-down tools

• LAN cable testers

• Cable toner and probe

• Fibre cleaver

• Fusion splicing machine

• Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

• Optical power meter

• Basic OTDR operation/interpretation

• Labeling machine

• Multimeter

• Standard IT/ELV hand tools

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma/ITI/Technical Certificate in IT, Electronics, Telecommunications, ELV, Computer Hardware/Networking or equivalent.

• Minimum3–5 years of practical experiencein IT/ELV/network infrastructure installation and maintenance.

• Previous experience in large residential, staff accommodation, commercial, hospitality or facilities-management environments is preferred.