System Administrator

GovCIO; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Administrator, where your expertise in network design and system management will play a crucial role in transforming government IT. You'll be responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of computer systems, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective solutions. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative IT services that improve government operations. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and ready to be a part of a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network design and system administration.
• Certifications required: Security+, MCSA, MCSE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of computer systems and networks.
• Consult with technical staff to resolve system issues.

Skills

Network design

System administration

Troubleshooting

Software installation

Hardware repair

User account management

Military network analysis

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Enterprise Server

DHCP, DNS, WINS

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a System Administrator. The position will be located in:

• PSAB, KSA
• USAB, Kuwait
• UDAB, UAE

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains smooth operation of computer systems (to include operating systems, software and hardware) in networked or stand-alone configurations, maintains system integrity, and upgrades systems and/or servers as required. May create and document new methods supporting network/system operations and implement changes to procedures. Consults with support teams, help desks, customers and other technical staff in the resolution of problems, coordinates and performs operation and/or maintenance activities for networks/servers, identifies recurring problems and recommends steps to reduce the severity or frequency of problems. May plan for the transition of development and/or production environments to new technologies, utilize system software to monitor the performance of system files, manage system data to maintain performance efficiencies and/or study system requirements to determine proper server installation methods and procedures.

• 6 years’ experience in: design, maintenance, and operation of small to medium networks.
• Administrating corporate or business' user accounts managing mail servers, printer servers, web servers, and/or firewalls.
• Reviewing and recommending software applications as well as identifying hardware salient characteristics and any add on devices.
• Systems management, monitoring and sustainment; hardware repair for servers, PCs, peripheral equipment.
• Software installation, maintenance and sustainment.
• Experience in analyzing and troubleshooting military networks, to include: Microsoft Enterprise Server 2008/2012 or later version; Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
• Microsoft Exchange 2010/2013 (or later version) and other mail applications (local and remote).
• Microsoft Active Directory 2008/2012 or later version; Network server backup; DHCP, DNS, WINS, and domain controllers.

Qualifications

• Clearance required: Secret
• High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)
• Certifications: Meet certification requirement of DoD 8570.01-M; AND - Security+; AND - Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)-Windows 10 or newer; AND - MCSA-Windows Server 2012 or newer or MCSA-SQL Server 2012/2014; AND - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)-Mobility; AND - MCSE-Data Management and Analytics

*Pending contract award

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.