Systems Administrator – UAE IT Ops for Defense Grid

Lockheed Martin; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Systems Administrator to support command and control systems. The role requires managing user access, maintaining system configurations, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates should be UAE Nationals and possess strong skills in Windows and Linux environments, VMware, and networking. This position offers a challenging and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience in systems administration for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Strong skills in managing Microsoft Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage User accounts and Access to the EADGE‑T systems.
• Maintain and Install system updates and builds.
• Perform error detection and fault correction.
• Troubleshoot and repair user issues with the system.

Skills

Teamwork

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Systems Administration

Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 / 10, Server 2012 / 2016) Systems Administration

Microsoft Active Directory

Domain Level Authentication and Single Sign On (SSO)

VMware ESXi, Vsan, Horizon vSphere System Administration

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Storage (NAS, SAN or similar)

Shell scripting knowledge

Application Servers JBoss, Tomcat

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Systems Administrator to support command and control systems. The role requires managing user access, maintaining system configurations, and troubleshooting issues. Ideal candidates should be UAE Nationals and possess strong skills in Windows and Linux environments, VMware, and networking. This position offers a challenging and dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.