IT Administrator

Privately-Owned Global Enterprise In UAE

Dubai, UAE

Ref: SP927-08

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced IT specialist to join us on this journey, using his or her technological skills to make us more efficient. In this role, the successful individual will oversee our current systems and assets, assist with upgrades and fixes, and provide training and support—as needed. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software, network maintenance, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth.

Objectives of this Role
• Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and system improvements
• Enable faster and smarter business processes and employee productivity
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software
• Serve as the subject matter expert supporting MAC OSX, Windows, and all common office software and applications, such as Microsoft, Adobe and G-Suite products
• Onboarding of new employees and briefing on company’s IT policies
• Guard all company data, particularly sensitive data, from both internal and external threats by designing broad defenses against would-be intruders
• Take the lead on day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents
• Maintain security guidelines, procedures, standards and controls documentation

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and support workstation software, hardware, printers, and phones
• Analyze staff needs, identify vulnerabilities, boost efficiency and accuracy
• Execute system and network administration, design, documentation, implementation, and testing., ensuring components meet needs and work together seamlessly
• Implement applications and software upgrades, as well as performance troubleshooting
• Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed
• Implement and monitor daily backup and recovery procedures

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science
• 2 years’ experience in IT
• Experience with or knowledge of operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, and system performance-monitoring tools,
• Advanced computer skills and detail orientation
• Ability to keep company passwords and information confidential
• Microsoft certified and knowledge of all 365 products

Preferred Qualifications
• Project management experience preferred
• Professional certifications

About the Company

Privately-owned global enterprise in UAE.

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IT Administrator salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,500

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