Senior Server Administrator Abu Dhabi

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 390,600 - 580,320; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Server Administrator to join the IT Infrastructure team. The role focuses on managing the organization’s Microsoft server environment, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical systems.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Microsoft server administration, Active Directory, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, with the ability to support enterprise-level infrastructure and business applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years of Microsoft server administration in enterprise.
• Hands-on with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and GPO.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
• Familiar with Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of backup, DR, and BCP planning.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Microsoft server infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, GPOs, and security permissions.
• Support Dynamics 365 and related business apps.
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability.
• Perform server installations, upgrades, and patching.
• Maintain virtualization environments and storage.
• Implement backup, DR, and business continuity.
• Troubleshoot server/network issues and liaise with teams.
• Document configurations and operational procedures.
• Lead infrastructure upgrade and digital transformation efforts.

Skills

Microsoft Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

VMware

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Azure

Backup & DR

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

A reputable hospitality organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Server Administrator to join its IT Infrastructure team. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's Microsoft server environment, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance of critical business systems.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in Microsoft server administration, Active Directory, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, with the ability to support enterprise‑level infrastructure and business applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize the organization's Microsoft server infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory, including user accounts, group policies, organizational units, and security permissions.
• Support and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related Microsoft business applications.
• Monitor server performance, system availability, and infrastructure health to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, patch management, and system migrations.
• Manage virtualization environments and storage solutions where applicable.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, network, and infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure systems comply with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external vendors to deliver infrastructure projects and technology improvements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, technology refresh initiatives, and digital transformation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Microsoft server administration within an enterprise environment.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with:
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy (GPO)
  • DNS, DHCP, and Microsoft networking services
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 administration and support
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft infrastructure technologies and enterprise server environments.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper‑V is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration, Azure services, and hybrid environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals or related certifications
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) (legacy)
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• ITIL Foundation