Senior IT Engineer (m/f/d)

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Halian is seeking a Senior IT Engineer in Abu Dhabi to provide expert-level support, maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, and ensure reliability, security, and performance of IT systems. You will lead technical initiatives, collaborate across teams, and support IT projects to align technology with business goals.

The role requires 5–8 years in end-user support and enterprise IT, with hands-on experience in Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, AD, networking, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in end-user support and enterprise IT environments.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, and virtualization.
• Experience managing enterprise security solutions, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms.
• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and IT Service Management frameworks is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, ITIL, CCNA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Experience within construction, engineering, real estate, or other project-driven industries would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support to end users by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.
• Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of systems and services.
• Assist in the planning, design, and execution of IT projects, including system upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, hardware refresh cycles, and software deployments.
• Participate in PoC initiatives to evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that support growth and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application support, and project management teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Communicate and validate technology architecture and solution designs with stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and IT leadership.
• Ensure adherence to SLAs and proactively identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Implement and maintain data retention, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including SOPs, configurations, and knowledge base articles.
• Monitor and manage IT systems, networks, and security controls to ensure optimal performance and compliance with organizational standards.
• Manage and support ITSM platforms and helpdesk tools such as ManageEngine and ServiceNow.
• Support and troubleshoot Unified Communications solutions, including Microsoft Teams and collaboration platforms.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure components, including firewalls, managed switches, VPNs, and web application firewalls (WAFs).
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior IT team members when required.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Azure

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking

Virtualization

ITIL

Security solutions / firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ManageEngine

ServiceNow

Job description

Job description

Role Summary

The Senior IT Engineer is responsible for providing advanced technical support, maintaining enterprise IT infrastructure, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of IT systems. The role involves leading technical initiatives, supporting end users, contributing to IT projects, and collaborating across teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support to end users by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware, software, network, and system-related issues.


• Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of systems and services.


• Assist in the planning, design, and execution of IT projects, including system upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, hardware refresh cycles, and software deployments.


• Participate in Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives to evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that support business growth and digital transformation.


• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application support, and project management teams to resolve complex technical issues and ensure seamless service delivery.


• Communicate and validate technology architecture and solution designs with stakeholders, infrastructure teams, and IT leadership.


• Ensure adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and proactively identify opportunities for service improvement.


• Implement and maintain data retention, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures in accordance with organizational policies.


• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, configurations, and knowledge base articles.


• Monitor and manage IT systems, networks, and security controls to ensure optimal performance and compliance with organizational standards.


• Manage and support IT Service Management (ITSM) platforms and helpdesk tools such as ManageEngine and ServiceNow.


• Support and troubleshoot Unified Communications solutions, including Microsoft Teams and collaboration platforms.


• Configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure components, including firewalls, managed switches, VPNs, and web application firewalls (WAFs).


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior IT team members when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in end-user support and enterprise IT environments.


• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, networking, and virtualization technologies.


• Experience managing enterprise security solutions, firewalls, and endpoint protection platforms.


• Knowledge of ITIL best practices and IT Service Management frameworks is highly desirable.


• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365 Administrator, ITIL, CCNA, or equivalent certifications are preferred.


• Experience within construction, engineering, real estate, or other project-driven industries would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong documentation and process-oriented mindset.


• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.