In this role, you will collaborate closely with one of our esteemed clients—a globally recognized leader in their industry, distinguished by their commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value. As a trusted IT consulting partner, Dautom is supporting their strategic initiatives by connecting them with exceptional talent to drive business growth and transformation.Position: Senior System AdministratorJob Type: Contract, Yearly renewable
Location: SharjahSalary - 12 K to 14 K AEDResponsible for the administration, availability, security, and lifecycle management of the client's server, virtualization, directory, storage, and backup infrastructure.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and maintain the client's servers (physical and virtual), operating systems, and core infrastructure servicesManage Active Directory, identities, group policies, and access requests in line with least-privilege principlesPlan and apply OS and platform patches in line with the client's change management and security requirementsOperate backup and recovery; perform scheduled restore tests and support DR exercisesMonitor capacity, performance, and health; take proactive action to prevent incidentsResolve infrastructure incidents and service requests within SLA; perform RCA for P1/P2 incidentsMaintain asset and configuration records, system documentation, and operational runbooksMust-Have SkillsWindows Server (2016/2019/2022): Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, PKI, and file servicesLinux (RHEL/Oracle Linux) administration and hardeningVMware vSphere/vCenter (or equivalent) virtualization administrationEnterprise backup and recovery (Veeam, Commvault or equivalent) and storage (SAN/NAS)Patch and vulnerability management (WSUS/SCCM/Intune, Satellite or equivalent)Microsoft 365 / Exchange administration and email securityMonitoring tools (SCOM, Zabbix, PRTG or equivalent) and PowerShell/Bash scriptingSecurity hardening aligned with CIS benchmarks and UAE IA standardsNice to HavePrivileged access management (PAM) toolsHyper-converged infrastructure (e.g., Nutanix)ITIL 4 FoundationCertifications: ITIL 4 Foundation, a backup Bidder certificationAbout DautomDautom is a globally recognized IT consulting and technology services organization committed to enabling digital transformation through innovation, expertise, and a people-centric approach.We partner with leading organizations across industries to accelerate business growth by delivering exceptional talent, strategic IT consulting services, and innovative technology solutions.
With a strong global presence and deep industry expertise, Dautom empowers businesses to enhance operational excellence, embrace digital evolution, and achieve sustainable success.If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and career aspirations, we invite you to share your updated resume at zohra.salim@dautom.com. Our team will be pleased to connect with suitable candidates for further discussions.