System Administrator - UAE

TOPPAN Security; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in security technologies is seeking a skilled System Administrator to install, configure, and maintain IT systems for optimal performance and security. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, managing cloud services, and collaborating with IT teams to deploy new technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in desktop support or a similar technical support role.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure employee computer systems, desktops, laptops, and IT devices.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software, networking, and hardware issues.

Skills

Desktop support

Networking

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Windows Server

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Manage Engine

Fortinet Firewalls

Job description

About the Company

TOPPAN Security is a global leader in mission-critical identity and payment technologies. We serve as the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain, founded in 1900. TOPPAN is a trusted Japanese brand renowned for its commitment to exceptional quality. We combine bold ideas, deep sector expertise, and collaborative intelligence to deliver secure, future-ready solutions. Our culture is grounded in four core values: Agility, Ownership, Resilience, and a Sense of Fun. We move fast, lead with accountability, grow through challenges, and bring positive energy into everything we do. Join us and be part of a global, collaborative team where trust and innovation drive everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive System Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining IT systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. You will troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues, manage backups, antivirus, and cloud services (AWS, Azure), and configure firewalls and VPNs. Collaboration with IT teams to deploy new technologies and maintaining accurate support records will be essential to ensure seamless operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure employee computer systems, desktops, laptops, mobile devices, software, backups, network infrastructure, and other IT devices.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and load balancers to ensure high availability and secure access.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software, networking, and hardware issues.
• Monitor and manage backups, antivirus, and email security systems.
• Support and manage AWS, Azure Cloud services, and Microsoft platform technologies such as Windows Server.
• Configure and manage Fortinet firewalls to safeguard client networks.
• Collaborate with corporate IT teams to deploy new technologies and services.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of support activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in desktop support or a similar technical support role.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Strong knowledge of Manage Engine, Intune, Active Directory, Group Policy, and other Windows Server roles and features.
• Familiarity with security best practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

TOPPAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, or disability.