System Administrator (Hatta)

emaratech; Hatta; On-site; AED 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

emaratech seeks an experienced Data Center Operations professional to Dubai to oversee core DC functions including rack layouts, cabling, power distribution, cooling, and uptime. The role requires 5+ years in DC environments, with expertise in virtualization, backups, and DCIM tooling, following industry standards.

Strong scripting/automation, Windows/Linux administration, and knowledge of rack hardware, security, and capacity planning are essential, with a focus on reliability and efficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in IT/engineering with a focus on data centers.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments.
• Proficiency with DCIM tools and virtualization platforms.
• Strong knowledge of power, cooling, and cabling standards; ability to design robust layouts.

Skills

Rack layout design

Cabling standards

Power distribution design

Redundancy planning

Failover mechanisms

Airflow optimization

Temperature & humidity monitoring

UPS systems

PDUs

Generators

DCIM tools

VMware vSphere

Backup solutions

MSSQL administration

Linux/Windows admin

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering

Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

Sunbird

Nlyte

Veeam

Commvault

VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)

Windows Server

Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu)

MSSQL

Job description

Skills & Qualifications

Data Center Operations (Core Competency):

• Expertise in rack layout design, cabling standards, and hardware installation
• Knowledge of power distribution design, redundancy planning, and failover mechanisms

Cooling & Environmental Management:

• Understanding of CRAC units, HVAC systems, airflow optimization, and hot/cold aisle containment
• Ability to monitor and maintain temperature, humidity, and cooling efficiency

Power Management:

• Hands-on experience with UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and electrical load balancing
• Ability to calculate power load requirements and manage capacity planning

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Proficiency in DCIM tools (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, Sunbird, Nlyte) for real-time monitoring
• Ability to generate health, utilization, and capacity reports for management

Compliance & Safety:

• Knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ASHRAE) and best practices
• Familiarity with physical security protocols, access control systems, and audit processes

System Administration:

Operating Systems:

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu) administration

Virtualization:

• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and virtual machine provisioning

Backup & Storage:

• Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault) and SAN/NAS storage systems

Database:

• Basic MSSQL administration (backups, restores, user management)

Automation:

• Proficiency in Ansible playbooks and scripting (Bash, PowerShell)

Patching & Security:

• OS and application patching across Linux and Windows environments

Networking (Basic):

• Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and troubleshooting connectivity issues

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years+ of experience in a similar environment