Senior IT Infrastructure & Security Engineer

AL TARIQ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVANCED CONCEPTS within EDGE is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain servers and OS for high reliability. You will manage AD/Exchange, networking, backups, DR plans, and security controls across Windows and Linux environments.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure and relevant certifications; you will work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure policy compliance and robust system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related field.
• Certification in relevant subject (e.g., Windows Server, CCNA, VCP) preferred.
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253.
• Understanding of data classification and least privilege access.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server OS for performance and reliability.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls; provide support.
• Manage databases, backups, and recovery processes.
• Develop and execute backup strategies and DR plans.
• Apply OS/app patches regularly for security and performance.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT support and other departments.
• Guide and train users on system functionalities.
• Liaise with vendors for purchases, upgrades, and support.

Skills

Server administration

Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

Active Directory & Exchange

Networking (TCP/IP)

Security compliance (NIST 800-53/CNSSI

IAM & RBAC

Backup & disaster recovery

Windows & Linux

Encryption technologies (IPsec/SSL/PKI

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Information Technology

Relevant certifications (e.g., Windows Server, CCNA, VCP)

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Linux

DNS/DHCP

Job description

ADVANCED CONCEPTS within EDGE is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Administrator to design, deploy, and maintain servers and OS for high reliability. You will manage AD/Exchange, networking, backups, DR plans, and security controls across Windows and Linux environments.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure and relevant certifications; you will work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure policy compliance and robust system performance.