System Engineer/Admin

ENUM; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a proactive System Engineer/System Administrator to oversee and enhance their IT infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and configuring systems, ensuring reliable operations, and resolving technical issues to minimize disruptions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in system and network administration, along with hands-on experience in managing Windows/Linux servers and cloud services. If you are passionate about IT and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a System Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software and protocols.
• Certifications like MCSA or CompTIA Server+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers and network devices.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues for maximum uptime.
• Document IT policies and manage virtualization platforms.

Skills

System Administration

Network Administration

Active Directory

Windows/Linux Servers

Cloud Services (AWS, Azure)

IT Security Best Practices

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Nagios

Zabbix

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive System Engineer / System Administrator to manage and support our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. You will actively resolve problems and issues with computer and server systems to limit work disruptions within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximum uptime.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis and upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Maintain security through access controls, backups, and firewalls.
• Support disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Document IT policies, procedures, and system configurations.
• Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Provide technical support and guidance to users and teams.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Windows/Linux servers and cloud services (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Good understanding of IT security concepts and best practices.
• Certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, CompTIA Server+, or similar are a plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, etc.).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and ticketing tools like ServiceNow or Jira.