Senior Server Admin

Caliberly; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Abu Dhabi seeks a Server Administrator to handle installation and maintenance of servers, with a focus on Office 365 environment. The candidate will develop scripts for administrative tasks and maintain server uptime. Required skills include Office 365 and programming experience. Commitment to operational procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Office 365 environments and MS Exchange.
• Ability to develop scripts using PowerShell.
• Proven knowledge of programming languages relevant to IDM functionality.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Office 365 environment.
• Develop and maintain custom LDAP search filters.
• Maintain server uptime using monitoring solutions.

Skills

Office 365 administration

PowerShell scripting

LDAP server administration

Java programming

PHP programming

Perl programming

JavaScript programming

Job description

Job Purpose : The Server Administrator will perform highly complex duties in the installation, integration, administration, maintenance, focusing on email servers, storage, and backup systems. Contributes strategic vision and serves as a top-level contributor for complex IT Infrastructure initiatives.

Key Accountabilities :

Administers and supports Office 365 environment, including MS Exchange and Active Directory related functions.

Develops scripts (PowerShell, etc.) for consistent and secure execution of administrative tasks.

Uses programming languages such as Java, PHP, Perl, JavaScript, etc., to develop IDM functionality, including provisioning, password synchronization, account management, and custom solutions.

Administers and configures LDAP servers and develops custom LDAP search filters/queries.

Procures server equipment and manages subcontractors involved with server installation.

Implements server-level policies.

Performs periodic maintenance of server operating systems, file servers, and email servers.

Develops and maintains role-based identity management solutions.

Design, implementation, and support of all servers.

Maintains server uptime using various monitoring, reporting, and alerting solutions.

Works with technical support staff to resolve user issues, schedule downtime for updates, patches, etc.

Raises issues if specifications, architecture, or implementation strategies may lead to quality or system performance problems.

Participates in technical design reviews, functional specification reviews, and contributes to project estimates, scheduling, test plans, and code reviews.

Maintains backup system infrastructure, improves performance, and develops new enhancements and services.

Conducts capacity planning and performance analysis of backup and storage infrastructure.

Follows operational procedures strictly and creates operational procedures where gaps are identified.

Performs any other duties assigned by the Department Head.