79 Network Administrator jobs in Dubai

We are seeking a skilled and experienced IT professional to join our team as a Corporate IT Network Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology and is passionate about delivering high-quality services.

1. Technical Responsibilities: Support, configure, maintain and upgrade corporate customer's networks and in-house servers.
2. Install and integrate new server hardware and applications.
3. Ensure network security and connectivity.
4. Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
5. Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
6. Resolve problems reported by end users.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT networking and administration.
• Excellent knowledge of network protocols and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

• This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the organization.
• You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems.
• This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities.

Job opening a prestigious position as Senior System & Network Engineer to be based in Dubai UAE.

Our client is affiliated with a venerable organization with a 75-year history of successful involvement in commercial enterprises, charitable activities, and community development. Their areas of focus encompass construction, oil and gas, retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and related industries.

Job Title: Senior System & Network Engineer

Department: Information Technology (IT)

Reports To: IT Manager

Required Qualification & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CCNP certification.
• Strong knowledge of systems, networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.
• Knowledge of system security techniques and data backup/recovery.

Job Description:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and workstations.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problems and outages to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with network architects to optimize network design.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including hardware systems, software applications, and all configurations.
• Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
• Replace faulty network hardware components when required.
• Maintain, configure, and monitor virus protection software and email applications.
• Manage and monitor network security including firewalls and other applied security systems.
• Conduct regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover procedures.
• Stay current with technological advancements and security trends to ensure system security.
• Assist in network and system architecture planning and development.
• Document network configurations, changes, and procedures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to users.
• Hands-on experience with networking, routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
• Experience with networking technologies, network monitoring, and network diagnostics tools.
• Experience in cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
• Chance to make a real impact on businesses of all sizes.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Network Overdrive Australia is hiring in Dubai

We are looking for a System Administrator to maintain, upgrade and manage Microsoft Azure and 365 Environments as well as Internet & WAN, Managed Security, IP VPN, VoIP, Hosting and Networking for our Corporate customers.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of teams and users.

Your goal will be to ensure that our customer's technology infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Accountable for administering Azure Infrastructure, Windows domain servers, file/print servers, application servers which are operational on 24 X 7 basis.
• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
• Build an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies
• Optimize productivity of Windows servers and related components to achieve high availability and performance of the various infrastructure and business applications hosted by client IT Department.
• Install, Configure, administer and fine-tune Windows operating systems and components.
• Provide second level support to incidents and ensure timely closure of incidents with SLA compliance.
• Protect Infrastructure Servers from Security threats by timely updating OS patches, security patches and service packs.
• Manage User Accounts, Group permissions in various domains and user base of 4000 accounts.
• Manage internal and external DNS servers
• Troubleshoots and resolves critical hardware and software problems.
• Monitors and tests system performance and provides performance statistics and reports.
• Recommends and executes modifications systems in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Define and perform system backups and recovery procedures to ensure data protection

• MS Azure / Office365
• Connectwise
• Kaseya
• Fortigate Firewalls
• Active Directory
• Server OS
• Server Hardware
• Hyper-V
• File and Print Server
• Windows Active Directory inc Group Policy
• VMware

• Proven experience as an Azure and M365 System Administrator.
• Azure Security and Network Administrator or similar role
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN) and patch management
• Knowledge of system security (e.g. intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Ability to create scripts in Powershell, Bash or other language
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g. Azure Associate Administrator)) is a plus

Note : We will only consider applications that have a 'no objection certification' from their current employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: AED7, AED10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience as a System Administrator or Network Administrator?
• Do you have a BSc/Ba in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline; or professional certification (e.g. Azure Associate Administrator)?
• Are you willing to work weekend and evening shifts?

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and administer highly available and secured data and voice networks and related computing environments.
• Ensure the availability, uptime, performance, and quality of the Network Systems and services.
• Provide enterprise-wide support for complex network systems and interconnected technologies that require day-to-day support to maintain optimum performance and utilization of network devices and services.
• Troubleshoot (incident diagnosis and analysis) to identify and resolve network issues quickly and accurately.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, B. Tech, BE, MCA, BSc, or related Information System is mandatory.
• IT Certifications CCNA and CCNP are mandatory.
• Preferred Certifications in Cisco and Dell SDN Technologies.
• Preferred Certifications in Network Automation technologies (Jenkins, Ansible, GitHub).
• Preferred Certifications in Cloud Networking Technologies (Azure and OCI).
• Preferred Certifications in Aruba Network Technologies (NAC, Wireless, and SDWAN).

Experience/Knowledge (Essential):

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in handling/troubleshooting Network infrastructure, Services, and network projects.
• Good knowledge of Cisco switches and routers, Nexus switches, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Wan optimizers.
• Good knowledge and experience with SDN technology.
• Expert-level knowledge in Static and Dynamic routing protocols, NAT, DMVPN, Multicast, QOS concepts.
• Experience managing datacenter and branch networks.
• Experience with Aruba wireless and CPPM management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience managing WAN optimizer (Preference Silverpeak).
• Experience working with NMS tools e.g., SolarWinds.
• Ability to work in 24/7 operational support roles and extend support during crises.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and implement new technologies.
• Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.

Responsibilities include administering and maintaining highly secure and reliable data and voice networks as well as supporting associated computing environments. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of availability, performance, and quality of our Network Systems and services. Additionally, you will provide broad support for complex network systems and interconnected technologies which demand day-to-day maintenance to maximize network device and service efficiency. Troubleshooting is also a key responsibility, requiring the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and resolve network issues.

We require a Bachelor's degree in IT, B. Tech, BE, MCA, BSc, or a related Information System for this role. Holding both CCNA and CCNP certifications is also mandatory.

Preferred certifications include Cisco and Dell SDN Technologies, Network Automation technologies (Jenkins, Ansible, GitHub), Cloud Networking Technologies (Azure and OCI), and Aruba Network Technologies (NAC, Wireless, and SDWAN).

This role demands at least five years of relevant experience in handling and troubleshooting Network infrastructure, Services, and network projects. A strong understanding of Cisco switches and routers, Nexus switches, Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Wan optimizers, SDN technology, Static and Dynamic routing protocols, NAT, DMVPN, Multicast, QOS concepts, datacenter and branch network management, and Aruba wireless and CPPM management is also required.

You will be expected to have excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the capacity to adapt to new technologies. Strategic thinking and a continuous improvement mindset are essential for success in this position.

• Network Administration: Manage and maintain the stacked access switches (Layer 2) and core L3 switches. Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, DHCP relay, inter-VLAN routing, and Port-Channels (LAGs). Administer FortiGate firewalls, including NAT policies, security rules, SD-WAN settings, and DNS filtering. Ensure redundancy and routing between dual internet connections (ADSL), segregating VLAN traffic by route. Maintain and monitor the MPLS WAN link and ensure routing for internal applications is correctly prioritized. Monitor network health, throughput, and uptime using SNMP and preferred monitoring tools. Setup and manage site-site VPN connections. Implement network and system monitoring tools.
• System Administration: Manage the Windows Server 2025 infrastructure including Active Directory (user / group management, GPO). DHCP & DNS configuration, cleanup, and failover planning. Maintain local DNS resolution hierarchy with proper upstream forwarders. Support future DHCP failover / high-availability setup with a secondary server. Perform system patching, user provisioning, and asset lifecycle management. Troubleshoot and support endpoint connectivity (IP issues, DNS resolution, etc.).
• Security & Compliance: Implement and monitor network security policies (ACLs, port security, VLAN isolation). Ensure firewall rules align with security best practices for voice, data, and web traffic. Regularly audit logs, firmware updates, and access control configurations.
• Support & Operations: Provide Tier-2 / Tier-3 technical support for network and server incidents. Maintain documentation for all configurations, network topology, and incident history. Collaborate with vendors, ISPs, and internal stakeholders for upgrades or escalations. Plan and roll-out maintenance changes. Prepare RCA for any incidents. Prepare Change Management for any production changes.
Required Qualifications
• CCNP (Enterprise or Security) – must be current
• MCSE (Windows Server) – must be current or recently renewed
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in network & system administration
• Deep understanding of
• Layer 2 / 3 switching, spanning tree, port channels
• DHCP / DNS setup in enterprise networks, Routing protocols (OSPF, static routes, etc)
• FortiGate firewall configuration
• Stacked switches (Huawei, Cisco, Aruba, or equivalent)
• Managing VLAN-heavy environments
• MPLS & WAN routing policies
Preferred Skills (Nice To Have)
• Experience in contact center environments
• Scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
• Familiarity with IP telephony QoS and VoIP-aware routing
• Experience using network monitoring tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, etc.)
• Understanding of SD-WAN features and policy-based routing
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset
• Clear communicator, especially under pressure
• Capable of writing documentation and knowledge base articles
• Comfortable working independently and with cross-functional teams

Candidates must hold current CCNP and MCSE certifications and have over 5 years of hands-on experience in network and system administration.

A deep understanding of network protocols, firewall configuration, and enterprise network management is essential.

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This role is focused on ensuring the optimal performance of our network infrastructure.

• Monitoring and inspecting Base Stations and Links using available systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of equipment related to Base Stations and Links devices.
• Periodically updating the programming of Base Stations and Links (Microwave Network).
• Notifying relevant parties in the event of activities that cause alarms, affect the network, or result in faults connected to other networks.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Information Technology.
• Experience in antenna and microwave networks.
• Experience in 4G technologies and operation of stations and their systems.
• Mastery of the English language (Reading – Writing – Conversation).
• High skills in writing technical reports and troubleshooting procedures.
• High skills in programming and monitoring microwave networks.
• Knowledge of the operation of Base Station and Links systems.
• Knowledge of field testing devices related to Base Station & Links work, such as Megger, Site Master, PIM Tool, LAN IP Testing, Power Meter, etc.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising field visits to Base Stations and developing inspection processes to ensure sustainability of Tetra and 4G networks.
• Coordinating with subsidiary company in case of malfunction in new connections with existing ones to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Planning and performing regular and preventive maintenance for Base Stations and Links.
• Preparing reports and recommendations to address escalating faults requiring intervention from supplier (Level 3).

This is a full-time employment opportunity in the UAE only.

Cloud Network Support Professional

• Deliver cloud networking solutions focusing on Cisco, Dell SDN technologies and datacenter switching.
• Maintain expertise in cloud networking platforms including Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Provide network infrastructure support through scripting knowledge in Python and automation tools such as Ansible, GitHub, and Jenkins.

• Certification in Cisco and Dell SDN Technologies.
• Work experience with cloud networking solutions in Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Familiarity with scripting knowledge in Python and automation tools (Ansible, GitHub, Jenkins).

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex IT systems and networks, ensuring high availability and reliability.

• Staff Scheduling: Coordinate staff schedules to ensure optimal resource utilization , including work assignments, training, vacations, breaks, and shift rotations.
• Operational Problem Resolution: Support staff in resolving complex operational problems, promoting department productivity and quality goals.
• Communication and Collaboration: Regularly communicate with other IT units regarding current issues and provide support in their resolution.
• Network Provisions: Ensure adequate network provisions meet current and future requests, confirming the latest system backups are available.
• AMS Request Management: Manage AMS requests and align resources accordingly.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors for line/PRI migrations and troubleshoot telecom application issues.
• Team Leadership: Lead the team to ensure high standards of service and support to branches and back offices.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations during or after working hours to resolve immediate telephony system concerns.
• Documentation: Prepare documentation in various formats to provide support and convey information, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• BAU Activities: Supervise and manage day-to-day configurations (L1 & L2), including providing extensions/phones, handling staff resignations/terminations/suspensions, and supporting configurations.

The SD-WAN Network Support Engineer is responsible for overseeing the ongoing management and maintenance of SD-WAN solutions for clients and providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance. You will work closely with customers, network administrators, network designers, IT teams, and vendors to resolve issues, ensure smooth operation and optimal performance, security, and reliability of SD-WAN deployments. Build and maintain a relationship with the customer and use expert knowledge of the solution to recommended enhancements and upgrades required.

Responsibilities :

Customer Support:

· Respond to customer inquiries, incidents, and service requests related to SD-WAN.

· Troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance problems, and configuration errors.

· Provide timely and effective solutions to minimize downtime.

· Generate performance reports and provide insights to inform the customer of potential improvements

Monitoring and Maintenance:

· Monitor SD-WAN network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and optimize SD-WAN policies.

· Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and capacity issues.

· Perform routine maintenance tasks (software updates, patches).

Incident Management:

· Respond to incidents and service requests promptly.

· Troubleshoot connectivity issues, configuration errors, and performance problems

· Escalate unresolved or complex issues to Tier 2 Engineers.

Change Management:

· Implement changes to SD-WAN configurations (e.g., adding new sites, modifying policies).

· Coordinate change requests with clients and internal teams.

· Ensure minimal disruption during change implementation.

Configuration and Troubleshooting:

· Assist with SD-WAN appliance configurations (routing, policies, security).

· Analyze logs, packet captures, and performance metrics.

· Debug and diagnose network problems.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

· Maintain accurate records of support activities.

· Create knowledge base articles and FAQs for common issues.

· Train end-users on SD-WAN best practices.

Experience and soft skills:

• Experience with SD-WAN/SASE products (Cato, Meraki, Viptela, VMware Velocloud, Fortinet) and Zscaler

• Network Fundamentals TCP/IP, Switching, DNS, Routing protocols, Internet, MPLS, 4G/5G

• Experience working with ticketing and case management systems.
Soft Skills:

· Customer mindset and strong sense of ownership.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills

· Problem-solving mindset

· Ability to manage multiple clients and prioritize tasks effectively

· Adaptability to changing network requirements

Technical skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Cato CCA. Cisco CCNA,ECMS, SDWFND, ENSDWI. VMware 5V0. Fortinet NSE).