Senior Government IT Systems Administrator

Sundus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundus in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage and secure the IT infrastructure that supports government citizen services. You will install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, storage, and virtualization, while ensuring reliable operations and compliance with local authorities.

The role requires AD/identity management, backup/DR, cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS), and strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with TDRA and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field is required.
• 3–6 years' experience as a System Administrator, preferably in government.
• Strong Windows Server/Linux administration, virtualization, networking, and AD skills.
• Experience with backup/DR, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with UAE government IT compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Certifications such as MCSA/MCSE, CompTIA Server+/Security+, CCNA or ITIL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, OS, and data storage.
• Manage user accounts, access rights, AD/identity management per policies.
• Monitor performance, availability, and capacity; minimize downtime.
• Administer email, collaboration platforms, and internal applications.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity for critical systems.
• Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and IT helpdesk escalations.
• Maintain documentation of IT assets, configurations, and procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors and government IT bodies on infra and licensing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Security-minded

Documentation

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in IT or CS

Tools

Windows Server

Linux administration

VMware/Hyper-V

Active Directory

Azure/AWS/Cloud

IT security best practices

Certifications (MCSA/MCSE, CCNA)

Job description

Sundus in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage and secure the IT infrastructure that supports government citizen services. You will install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, storage, and virtualization, while ensuring reliable operations and compliance with local authorities.

The role requires AD/identity management, backup/DR, cloud familiarity (Azure/AWS), and strong problem-solving skills. Collaboration with TDRA and Abu Dhabi Digital Authority is common.