Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise IT - Al Futtaim Group

Job description / Role

Senior Systems Engineer - Enterprise IT - Al Futtaim Group - Dubai, UAE

The encumbent would be responsible to implement IT Infrastructure solutions - small to large IT projects of varying complexity; participate in or facilitate selection of vendor solutions; assess, research and analyze business and system needs; prepare high level and detailed technical specifications for projects in accordance with security and architecture documentation objectives; develop detailed plans and accurate estimates for completion of build, testing and implementation phases of project; create operational procedures for and perform disaster recovery for entire system in different situations.

The role would report to the Network Projects Delivery Manager and will be based out of Festival Tower at Dubai Festival City.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field
- 5-7 years previous work experience in a similar role across various technologies.
- 3+ years’ work experience on Information Technology projects supporting an enterprise-wide environment.
- 3+ years’ experience in presenting and facilitating discussions on technical requirements to support business needs of project sponsors and stakeholders
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Products, Security Products; Intel based servers and storage systems.
- Expert level knowledge in at least 3 of the systems and technologies – Microsoft Platform & System Center products; Enterrise Systems Management Tools and products; Private Cloud and Virtualizatoin solutions from leading vendors such as HP, IBM, NetApps, VMWARE, Citrix; Messaging and Voice Solutions; Enterprise information and security family of products from Symantec; Sytems & storage infrastructure;
- Skilled in leading detailed design phases and developing detailed technical requirements into project plan phases for successful implementation.
- Ability to create cost estimates and TCO sheets for IT Infrastructure related projects.
- Willing to work flexible hours and occasional weekends.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.