Senior System Admin Engineer

Dautom; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dautom is seeking a Senior System Admin Engineer in Sharjah to lead strategic execution of IT operations for a premium real estate investment platform. The role focuses on scalable systems administration, incident resolution, and governance across international markets.

You will drive performance improvements and contribute to global distribution growth. Ideal candidates bring senior-level expertise in systems administration, strong leadership, and a data-driven approach to optimize cloud,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operating systems, databases, networks, and related technologies.
• Effective leadership of a administrators team with goal setting and performance reviews.
• Ability to diagnose complex technical problems, identify root causes and implement solutions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of system administrators, setting performance goals and conducting evaluations.
• Managing and resolving incidents related to applications and services, coordinating with cross-functional teams.
• Identifying recurring issues, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing permanent fixes.
• Planning and implementing changes to applications and services with testing and documentation.
• Managing relationships with vendors and third-party providers and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Monitoring performance and utilization of applications and services and applying optimization measures.
• Ensuring security and regulatory compliance across applications and services.

Job description

Client Introduction

In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.

Job Role:

Senior System Admin Engineer

Work Location:

Sharjah

Notice Period:

Immediate - 30 Days

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Senior System Admin Engineer to lead the strategic execution of paid acquisition initiatives for a premium off-plan real estate portfolio across diverse international markets.

This pivotal role carries a dual mandate: driving high-value B2C customer acquisition by engaging investors and end-users globally, while building and scaling a robust B2B broker and partner acquisition ecosystem to strengthen international market reach and accelerate distribution growth.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of performance marketing, international audience acquisition, and data-driven growth strategies, with the ability to translate marketing investments into measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of system administrators, providing direction, guidance, and support in their daily activities, setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.


• Managing and resolving incidents related to applications and services, coordinating with relevant teams, and ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on business operations.


• Identifying and addressing recurring issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing permanent fixes to prevent future incidents.


• Planning, coordinating, and implementing changes to applications and services, ensuring proper testing, documentation, and communication to minimize risks and disruptions.


• Managing relationships with vendors and third-party service providers, coordinating support and maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.


• Monitoring and analyzing the performance and utilization of applications and services, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing performance tuning measures.


• Ensuring applications and services are secured and compliant with relevant policies, standards, and regulations, including data privacy and protection requirements.

Skills

• Strong understanding of the technical aspects of the applications and services being managed. This includes knowledge of operating systems, databases, networks, and other relevant technologies.


• Effectively lead and manage a team of administrators. This includes setting goals, providing guidance, delegating tasks, and motivating team members to achieve their best performance.


• Dealing with complex technical issues and challenges and be able to analyze problems, identify root causes, and come up with effective solutions in a timely manner.


• Effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and other departments within the SDD. This includes both verbal and written communication skills.


• Skilled in planning and organizing tasks and resources to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. This includes creating project plans, setting priorities, and managing resources efficiently.


• Adapt to changes in technology, processes, and priorities. This includes being flexible in approach and open to learning new skills.


• Ensure that the team follows proper documentation practices, such as documenting system configurations, changes, and incidents.

About Dautom

Dautom is a globally recognized IT consulting and technology services organization committed to enabling digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and a people-centric approach.

We partner with leading organizations across industries to accelerate business growth by delivering exceptional talent, strategic IT consulting services, and innovative technology solutions. With a strong global presence and deep industry expertise, Dautom empowers businesses to enhance operational excellence, embrace digital evolution, and achieve sustainable success.