Senior Server Admin

Caliberly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Server Administrator to handle installation, integration, administration, and maintenance of email servers, storage, and backup systems. The role focuses on delivering top-level contributions to complex IT infrastructure initiatives and ensuring high server uptime.

The candidate will administer Office 365 and MS Exchange, develop automation scripts, manage LDAP directories, plan capacity, and work with subcontractors on server installations, while adhering to security and

Qualifications

• Experience administering Office 365 environment including MS Exchange and AD-related tasks.
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, etc.) for automation and security.
• Familiar with programming languages (Java, PHP, Perl, JavaScript) for IDM functionality.
• Knowledge of LDAP servers, LDAP filters, and queries.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports Office 365 environment including MS Exchange and ActiveDirectory related functions.
• Develops scripts (PowerShell etc.) for consistent and secure execution of common administrative tasks.
• Uses programming languages (Java, PHP, Perl, JavaScript) to develop IDM functionality including provisioning and password synchronization.

Skills

Office 365

MS Exchange

Active Directory

PowerShell

Java

PHP

Perl

JavaScript

LDAP

LDAP queries

Backup management

Server maintenance

Scripting

Monitoring

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Server Administrator will perform highly complex duties in the installation integration administration maintenance and focus on E mail servers storage and backup systems. Contributes strategic vision and serves as a top-level contributor for the complex IT Infrastructure initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Administers and supports Office 365 environment including MS Exchange and ActiveDirectory related functions.
• Develops scripts (PowerShell etc.) for consistent and secure execution of commonadministrative tasks.
• Uses a programming language such as Java PHP Perl JavaScript etc. to developIDM functionality including such things as provisioning password synchronizationaccount management and custom solutions.
• Administers and configures LDAP servers and development of custom LDAP searchfilters/queries.
• Procuring server equipment and managing subcontractors involved with serverinstallation.
• Implementation of server level policies.
• Periodic maintenance of server operating system file server E-mail server.
• Develops and maintains role-based identity management solutions.
• Design implementation and support of all servers.
• Maintains server uptime through use of various monitoring reporting and alertingsolutions.
• Works with other technical support staff to resolve user issues schedule downtime forupdates patches etc.
• Raises issues if specifications architecture or implementation strategies will lead toquality or system performance issues or problems.
• Participates in technical design reviews functional specification reviews and contributesto ongoing project estimates scheduling test plans and code reviews.
• . Maintains the backup system infrastructure improves backup system performanceand develops new enhancements and services.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis of the backup and storageinfrastructure.
• Following strict operational procedures creating operational procedures where gaps areidentified.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Department Head.