Senior Systems Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to support command and control systems. This role requires UAE Nationals and involves maintaining IT equipment and software, managing user accounts, and troubleshooting issues in a team environment. Strong skills in Linux and Windows administration are essential, along with the ability to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server environments and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Manage user accounts and access to the EADGE-T.
• Maintain and install system updates and builds.
• Monitor system operational performance and detect issues.
• Perform backups, restore and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Systems Administration

Microsoft Windows (Windows 7/10, Server 2012/2016) Systems Administration

Microsoft Active Directory

Domain Level Authentication and Single Sign On (SSO)

VMware ESXi, Vsan, Horizon vSphere System Administration

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Storage (NAS, SAN or similar)

Shell scripting knowledge

Application Servers JBoss, Tomcat

Job description

Senior Systems Administrator

Abu Dhabi

Full time – on site

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced, motivated, high-performing, quick-learning, and passionate systems administrator to join our team to support our customer’s command and control system.

This position is only open to UAE Nationals as defined by Federal Law No. 17 of 1972 on Nationality and Passports, amended by Federal Law No. 10 of 1975 and Decree Law No. 16 of 2017.

The Systems Administrator will work within the Infrastructure Support Team to provide on-going operations and maintenance support of the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment – Transformation (EADGE-T) Information Technology (IT) equipment and software, set-up administrator and service accounts, perform system tuning, perform diagnostics, install system updates, perform backups, and maintain system configuration/installation documentation to include:

• Systems IT Design
• Baseline Control
• System Integration & Interfaces
• Systems Test

Responsibilities:

• Manage User accounts and Access to the EADGE-T, and Development computer systems
• Maintain and Install system updates and builds
• Maintain and update automated system maintenance processes
• Maintain and repair system software items (databases, installations, COTS products)
• Monitor the system’s operational performance and detect issues that may cause service disruption
• Perform error detection and fault correction
• Perform backups, archives, recovery, and restoration of the system in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and Checklists
• Troubleshoot and repair user issues with the system
• Occasional domestic and international travel to remote sites is required
• Ability to support off-nominal work hours to support mission needs (night and weekends)

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Systems Administration Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)
• Microsoft Windows ( Windows 7/10, Server 2012/2016) Systems Administration
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Domain Level Authentication and Single Sign On (SSO)
• VMware ESXi , Vsan, Horizon vSphere System Administration
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Storage (NAS, SAN or similar)
• Shell scripting knowledge
• Application Servers JBoss, Tomcat

Ready to make a global impact with Lockheed Martin?

Apply today and help us build the backbone of our digital future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.