Principal Engineer ICT

About the role

Emirates is seeking a Principal Engineer ICT to lead network and telecom initiatives across the group, designing and optimizing infrastructure to improve efficiency, scalability and reliability worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and support ICT infrastructure solutions aligned with corporate strategies.
• Lead large‑scale enterprise, airport and campus projects, ensuring robust, high‑quality designs that meet service level requirements.
• Develop and maintain architecture guiding principles, corporate IT standards and technical documentation.
• Monitor performance, capacity and security, managing end‑of‑life replacement of equipment and software.
• Provide expert technical consultancy, lead design reviews and coach a virtual team of at least 20 members.

Required profile

• Degree in Information Technology, Electrical, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in ICT passive infrastructure design and implementation.
• Proven leadership of large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• BICSI RCDD certification is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Structured cabling and fibre optic network design.
• Server/hub room infrastructure expertise.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as TIA, ISO/IEC and BICSI.

What we offer

• Attractive tax‑free salary with travel benefits, discounted flights and hotel stays.
• Comprehensive leave, healthcare, transport benefits, life insurance and more.