187 Systems Administrator jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Systems Administrator with experience in IT infrastructure, security, and firewalls to manage the technology needs of a small family office. The ideal candidate will ensure system reliability, security, and efficiency, providing proactive support and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, workstations, and cloud services.

• Monitor and secure networks, including firewalls, VPNs, and access controls.

• Oversee data backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices.

• Provide IT support to office staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

• Manage IT vendors, software updates, and hardware procurement.

Qualifications & Experience:

5+ years of experience in IT administration and security.

Hands-on experience with firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar).

Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Experience with data security, access controls, and backups.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Trustworthy and discreet, as the role involves handling sensitive data.

Preferred (Not Required):

• Relevant certifications (CCNA, Security+, Microsoft, etc.).

• Experience working in a family office or private firm.

• Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

Additional Information:

• Minimal outsourcing—this is a hands-on role.

• Occasional on-call support for urgent issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED4,000.00 per month

System Integrity Specialist

We seek a skilled IT professional to monitor and maintain the stability of our systems. This role involves ensuring that all IT infrastructure is functioning optimally.

• Monitoring and Incident Detection:
• Continuously monitor IT Infrastructure, systems using Solarwinds, and respond to alerts and incidents as they arise.
• Escalate issues to higher-level support teams as necessary, following established protocols.
• Initial Troubleshooting:
• Perform troubleshooting on IT Infrastructure and system issues, including Systems, Windows and Linux OS, DB, Storage system, Cloud Solution, Virtual Environment, MS Azure etc.
• Use remote tools to access and troubleshoot IT Infrastructure devices and servers.
• Document all incidents, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the incident management system.
• Incident Management:
• Categorize and prioritize incidents based on severity and impact.
• Ensure timely communication with affected stakeholders and provide updates until the issue is resolved.
• Follow up on escalated issues to ensure they are being addressed promptly by higher-level support teams.
• IT Infrastructure and System Maintenance:
• Assist in routine IT Infrastructure and system maintenance tasks, including applying patches, updates, and configuration changes.
• Support in performing health checks on IT Infrastructure devices, servers, and critical services to ensure optimal performance.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of the IT Infrastructure topology, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on IT Infrastructure performance, incidents, and other key metrics.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with higher-level support teams, as well as other IT teams, to resolve complex issues and improve IT Infrastructure reliability.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss ongoing issues, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Shift Work and On-Call Support:
• Be willing to work in a 24/7 shift environment, providing round-the-clock support as part of the NOC team.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure coverage during off-hours and weekends.

Wanna join the adventure?

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

As we embark on designing, producing, and operating cutting-edge satellites, we are seeking a skilled and versatile IT & Systems Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of Orbitworks’ IT infrastructure, systems, and applications. You will provide hands-on support to employees, manage local and cloud-based systems, and contribute to the security and scalability of our IT environment.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the backbone of our internal operations in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where every improvement you make directly accelerates our mission. This role requires someone who is highly technical, detail-oriented, and thrives on solving complex IT and infrastructure challenges — all while bringing a mindset of reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement to every project.

• Operational Support
• Provide day-to-day IT support for hardware, software, permissions, and collaboration tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain local networks, AV systems, and employee devices (Mac, Windows, mobile).
• Support IT needs in lab and manufacturing/test environments.
• Escalate tickets to vendors and coordinate resolutions as needed.
• Infrastructure & Application Administration
• Scale and maintain virtualized and network infrastructure.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding in collaboration with the People team.
• Configure laptops and mobile devices using MDM solutions.
• Maintain AV systems, local IT infrastructure, and administration of key systems including Jira, Netsuite, and others.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Document IT systems, processes, and policies to improve knowledge-sharing.
• Contribute to regulatory and investigatory audits.
• Support InfoSec initiatives and infrastructure hardening efforts.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Test Infrastructure, Industrial Ops, People/HR, and Security teams to align IT systems with organizational needs.
• Act as the point of contact for IT requirements across teams and vendors.

• 6+ years of proven IT experience following industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of corporate networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls).
• Experience with SSO technologies and integrations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Mac & Windows device management, MDM tools, and AV systems.
• Knowledge of MFA, audit readiness, and security best practices. English fluency and excellent communication

• Experience using Linux as a desktop operating system.
• Experience administering Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira).Netsuite administration experience
• Knowledge of industry-standard security practices and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure.

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.

Overview

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi. As we embark on designing, producing, and operating cutting-edge satellites, we are seeking a skilled and versatile IT & Systems Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of Orbitworks’ IT infrastructure, systems, and applications. You will provide hands-on support to employees, manage local and cloud-based systems, and contribute to the security and scalability of our IT environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape the backbone of our internal operations in a fast-paced, high-tech environment where every improvement you make directly accelerates our mission. This role requires someone who is highly technical, detail-oriented, and thrives on solving complex IT and infrastructure challenges — all while bringing a mindset of reliability, standardization, and continuous improvement to every project.

• Operational Support: Provide day-to-day IT support for hardware, software, permissions, and collaboration tools
• Troubleshoot and maintain local networks, AV systems, and employee devices (Mac, Windows, mobile)
• Support IT needs in lab and manufacturing/test environments
• Escalate tickets to vendors and coordinate resolutions as needed
• Infrastructure & Application Administration: Scale and maintain virtualized and network infrastructure
• Manage onboarding/offboarding in collaboration with the People team
• Configure laptops and mobile devices using MDM solutions
• Maintain AV systems, local IT infrastructure, and administration of key systems including Jira, Netsuite, and others
• Documentation & Compliance: Document IT systems, processes, and policies to improve knowledge-sharing
• Contribute to regulatory and investigatory audits
• Support InfoSec initiatives and infrastructure hardening efforts
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Test Infrastructure, Industrial Ops, People/HR, and Security teams to align IT systems with organizational needs
• Act as the point of contact for IT requirements across teams and vendors

• 6+ years of proven IT experience following industry best practices
• Strong understanding of corporate networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls)
• Experience with SSO technologies and integrations
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with Mac & Windows device management, MDM tools, and AV systems
• Knowledge of MFA, audit readiness, and security best practices. English fluency and excellent communication

• Experience using Linux as a desktop operating system
• Experience administering Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira). Netsuite administration experience
• Knowledge of industry-standard security practices and compliance frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure

• Supervise analytical studies and design complex IT systems, aligning with business requirements and user needs.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions, overseeing system upgrades, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Implement and deploy scalable and resilient IT infrastructures, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms, ensuring reliability, availability, and performance.
• Configure, optimize, and maintain operating systems, ensuring compatibility, security, and efficient resource utilization.
• Manage the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of critical business applications, ensuring seamless integration, performance optimization, and user accessibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree holder in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Engineering

Senior Systems Administrator

Abu Dhabi

Full time – on site

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced, motivated, high-performing, quick-learning, and passionate systems administrator to join our team to support our customer's command and control system.

This position is only open to UAE Nationals as defined by Federal Law No. 17 of 1972 on Nationality and Passports, amended by Federal Law No. 10 of 1975 and Decree Law No. 16 of 2017.

The Systems Administrator will work within the Infrastructure Support Team to provide on-going operations and maintenance support of the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment – Transformation (EADGE-T) Information Technology (IT) equipment and software, set-up administrator and service accounts, perform system tuning, perform diagnostics, install system updates, perform backups, and maintain system configuration/installation documentation to include:

• Systems IT Design
• Baseline Control
• System Integration & Interfaces
• Systems Test

Responsibilities:

• Manage User accounts and Access to the EADGE-T, and Development computer systems
• Maintain and Install system updates and builds
• Maintain and update automated system maintenance processes
• Maintain and repair system software items (databases, installations, COTS products)
• Monitor the system's operational performance and detect issues that may cause service disruption
• Perform error detection and fault correction
• Perform backups, archives, recovery, and restoration of the system in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and Checklists
• Troubleshoot and repair user issues with the system
• Occasional domestic and international travel to remote sites is required
• Ability to support off-nominal work hours to support mission needs (night and weekends)

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Systems Administration Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)
• 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

Ready to make a global impact with Lockheed Martin?

Apply today and help us build the backbone of our digital future.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

Company Description

With over 45 years of experience in the field, Houri Hearing has set the highest standards in hearing care, serving tens of thousands across the Middle East. In the UAE, our state-of-the-art hearing clinics address all hearing needs, including Gold Standard Hearing testing, Premium Hearing Aid dispensing, Hearing Protection, and Tinnitus Therapy Programs, among other services.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Dubai for a NetSuite & Systems Administrator. The NetSuite & Systems Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the NetSuite platform, providing customization and coding services, technical support, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring optimal system performance. The role also involves managing other systems that are simple network administration tasks, configuring and maintaining system settings, and collaborating with team members to enhance the overall technological infrastructure.

Qualifications

• NETSUITE ADMINISTRATOR and experience is MUST (candidates with no Netsuite experience will not be considered)
• Netsuite Administrator Certificate is a plus
• Experience in Coding and Analytics in Netsuite is a must
• System Administration and Network Administration skills
• Technical Support and Troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in Information Technology
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Additional experience in the following is a plus: patient management systems, office 365, IT, AI bots and other

About us: Al Qannati-BKC Group of Companies delivers a wide range of manpower services across the United Arab Emirates, for a large Client base in infrastructure, construction, factories, interiors and fit out services. Having 25 years of experience working with the UAE's leading companies, we deploy the industry best tailored manpower services to advance our client success.

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented System Administrator to manage, maintain, and support our organization's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth operation of computer systems, networks, servers, and other technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networks, and operating systems
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and availability.
• Perform regular backup operations and implement appropriate processes for data protection, disaster recovery, and failover.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and provide technical support to end-users.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
• Maintain system security through firewalls, antivirus, and patch management.
• Maintain documentation of systems, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for hardware/software support.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies & security standards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3, AED4,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• CCNA (Preferred)

As a key member of our IT team, you will play a vital role in supporting the ICT and IT Security department by administering and maintaining systems infrastructure resources.

• Collaborate with IT team members and business stakeholders to define business requirements and system goals, and to identify and resolve business system issues.
• Perform real-time monitoring of IT infrastructure to ensure service availability by taking proactive measures.

We are looking for a highly skilled individual who can design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with our disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.

• Continuously assess, identify, implement, and maintain secure configurations across all cloud and on-premises environments to safeguard data and systems.
• Collaborate with the IT Security team to analyze security alerts and remediate vulnerabilities within both cloud and on-premises infrastructure in alignment with frameworks such as UAE IA and ISO 27001.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent knowledge of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and Research/High Performance Computing (HPC) services.
• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, including Nutanix, Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using DevOps practices.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our organization. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to us today.