System Administrator | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tech Junction Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Junction Ltd seeks an experienced System Administrator to own and manage enterprise IT infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will oversee Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, AD, Azure, and virtualization, delivering automation with PowerShell and ensuring security baselines and disaster recovery readiness.

You will also handle backup, patch management, Citrix Cloud, and on-site operations, contributing to uptime, data integrity, and SLA compliance in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required.
• 4+ years in enterprise System Administration and IT infrastructure.
• Strong Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and Azure expertise.
• Experience with AD, GPOs, and identity management.
• Windows Server, virtualization (VMware, VxRail), and SQL clusters proficiency.
• Backup/recovery appliances (Dell IDPA/Avamar) and patch management (SCCM, Intune).
• PowerShell scripting for automation and admin tasks.
• UAE work eligibility with on-site availability in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 services, Exchange Online, email security, and compliance.
• Manage Active Directory user provisioning, policies, and permissions.
• Administer Azure resources, cloud security baselines, and PIM.
• Develop PowerShell scripts for automation, reporting, and admin tasks.
• Implement and manage Intune, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Execute Exchange migrations and advanced email protection rules.
• Administer Windows Server, file servers, DFS, and storage repositories.
• Manage VMware ESXi/vCenter, Dell VxRail lifecycles, and virtualization.
• Operate SQL production/development clusters and backups (Dell).
• Oversee Dell IDPA/Avamar backups, replication, DR restoration.
• Oversee SCCM deployment, security patches, and health checks.
• Manage Citrix Cloud (XenApp/XenMobile/NetScaler).
• Provide help desk support and SLA tracking.

Skills

PowerShell scripting

Active Directory

Azure cloud services

Windows Server administration

VMware virtualization

SQL clusters

SCCM

Intune

Citrix Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Exchange Online

Azure Portal

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Dell VxRail

Microsoft Intune

Dell IDPA/Avamar

Citrix Cloud (XenApp, XenMobile, NetScaler)

PIM (Privileged Identity Management)

Job description

Position Summary:

We are actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical System Administrator to join our enterprise information technology team in Abu Dhabi, UAE on a full-time permanent on-site basis. In this critical IT infrastructure role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise IT systems, Microsoft 365 cloud services, server environments, virtualization platforms, and advanced cloud security protocols. You will leverage your strong background in Active Directory, Azure portals, VMware virtualization, Dell VxRail storage, and PowerShell automation to deliver uncompromised system uptime, data integrity, and operational efficiency. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier regional technology enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a System Administrator supporting advanced enterprise IT infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of server administration, identity management, cloud tenancy governance, and disaster recovery execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include administering Microsoft 365 services and Exchange Online, managing Active Directory user accounts and group permissions, executing PowerShell scripting for process automation, and deploying endpoint compliance via Microsoft Intune (MDM). You will also oversee VMware and Dell VxRail virtual machine operations, maintain production and development SQL clusters, execute backup management using Dell IDPA and Avamar, and manage Citrix Cloud environments (XenApp, XenMobile, NetScaler). Furthermore, you will manage application requirements via direct email to [e-mail], ensuring strict compliance with IT service management standards and SLA tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain enterprise Microsoft 365 services, Exchange Online tenants, email security, and compliance policies.
• Manage Active Directory (AD) infrastructure including user provisioning, group policies, access permissions, and operations.
• Administer Microsoft Azure Portal resources, cloud security baselines, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Develop and execute advanced PowerShell scripts for workflow automation, reporting, and routine administrative tasks.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Intune (MDM), Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint collaboration platforms.
• Execute Exchange migrations, compliance archiving, and advanced email threat protection rules.
• Administer Windows Server operating systems, enterprise file servers, DFS, and active storage repositories.
• Manage VMware ESXi, vCenter, Dell VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure, and virtual machine lifecycles.
• Provision, monitor, and optimize production and development SQL database server clusters.
• Execute enterprise backup management, replication, and disaster recovery restoration using Dell IDPA and Avamar.
• Oversee Microsoft SCCM deployment, security patch management, and periodic infrastructure health checks.
• Administer Citrix Cloud infrastructure including XenApp, XenMobile, and NetScaler application delivery controllers.
• Provide responsive IT help desk support, incident management, root-cause troubleshooting, and SLA compliance tracking.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4+ years of progressive professional experience in enterprise System Administration and IT infrastructure support.
• Deep practical operational expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, Exchange Online, and Azure cloud services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and enterprise identity management.
• Proven hands‑on proficiency with Windows Server administration, virtualization (VMware, Dell VxRail), and SQL clusters.
• Practical experience with backup and recovery appliances (Dell IDPA, Avamar) and enterprise patch management (SCCM, Intune).
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for systems automation and administrative task streamlining.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility in the UAE with local residency and availability for on‑site operations in Abu Dhabi.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Professional vendor certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, MCSE, VMware Certified Professional – VCP).
• Advanced experience with Citrix Cloud architectures (XenApp, XenDesktop, NetScaler Gateway).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, SIEM integration, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Prior professional working experience in multinational enterprises or managed service providers (MSPs) across the GCC region.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Regional IT Enterprise Package
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Abu Dhabi On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time On-Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
• Email: `[e-mail]`

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this System Administrator position, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your Active Directory, VMware/VxRail, and Microsoft 365/Azure administration experience, as well as your PowerShell scripting proficiency.