Sr. System Specialist

Ankabut; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankabut in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior System Specialist to join the Integrated IT Services team and manage, optimize, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure.

You will administer Windows Server environments, manage virtualization, AD, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, and security, while enhancing performance and reliability across enterprise services and research platforms. Leadership and cross-department collaboration are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• UAE Nationals: Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Expatriate candidates: Minimum 7 years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong expertise in operating systems, networking protocols, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in system implementation, infrastructure optimization, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Manage server virtualization, system consolidation, hardware, and software deployments.
• Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, licensing, and network services.
• Implement system patches, backup and recovery solutions, file sharing, and printing services.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve infrastructure availability and reliability.
• Support end-user computing environments, productivity applications, and academic and research systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and IT operational standards.
• Guide and mentor team members, collaborate across departments, and support the successful delivery of IT projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Business Unit: Integrated IT Services

Reporting to: Senior Manager – Integrated IT Services

Ankabut is looking for an experienced Senior System Specialist to join our Integrated IT Services team and play a key role in managing, optimizing, and maintaining our IT systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Manage server virtualization, system consolidation, hardware, and software deployments.
• Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, licensing, and network services.
• Implement system patches, backup and recovery solutions, file sharing, and printing services.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve infrastructure availability and reliability.
• Support end-user computing environments, productivity applications, and academic and research systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and IT operational standards.
• Guide and mentor team members, collaborate across departments, and support the successful delivery of IT projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• UAE Nationals: Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience.
• Expatriate candidates: Minimum 7 years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong expertise in operating systems, networking protocols, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in system implementation, infrastructure optimization, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.