Specialist IT System (Emirati Talent) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull-timeFunction: People, HR & TalentExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Exchange Infrastructure","Knowledge of networking protocols and configuration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)","Strong understanding of data security zones","Understanding of data encryptors and data diodes","Strong understanding of Identity Access Management (IAM) & RBAC"]

IT system specialist responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and operating systems; managing user access, databases, backups, and disaster recovery; applying patches, monitoring performance, and ensuring high availability. Works closely with IT staff to enforce policies and support organizational needs, leveraging virtualization, AD/Exchange, and IAM/RBAC to maintain secure, reliable infrastructure in a mid-sized organization.

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EDGE Group
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Specialist IT System (Emirati Talent) (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

IT system specialist responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers and operating systems; managing user access, databases, backups, and disaster recovery; applying patches, monitoring performance, and ensuring high availability. Works closely with IT staff to enforce policies and support organizational needs, leveraging virtualization, AD/Exchange, and IAM/RBAC to maintain secure, reliable infrastructure in a mid-sized organization.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Job Function: People, HR & Talent

Key Responsibilities

  • •Install, configure, and maintain server and OS to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • •Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls, providing technical support and troubleshooting as needed
  • •Manage and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, backups, and recovery processes are in place
  • •Develop and execute backup strategies and disaster recovery plans to protect organizational data
  • •Regularly apply updates and patches to operating systems and applications to maintain security and performance

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years in IT infrastructure administration with a focus on servers and system management for a mid-sized organization
  • •3 years in a system management role for a mid-sized organization
  • •Bachelor's in computer Science, Information Technology or other related fields
  • •Certification in a relevant subject is preferable, e.g., Microsoft Certified Windows Server, CCNA, VCP
  • •Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
Experience:5+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Exchange InfrastructureKnowledge of networking protocols and configuration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)Strong understanding of data security zonesUnderstanding of data encryptors and data diodesStrong understanding of Identity Access Management (IAM) & RBAC
Certifications:Microsoft Certified Windows ServerCCNAVCP
Tech Stack:Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)WindowsLinuxActive DirectoryExchangeTCP/IPDNSDHCPBackup and recovery

Eligibility

Nationality:UAE National

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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