Senior System Specialist

About the role

Ankabut is seeking an experienced Senior System Specialist to manage, optimize, and maintain its IT systems and infrastructure within the Integrated IT Services unit.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Manage server virtualization, system consolidation, hardware and software deployments.
• Maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, licensing, and network services.
• Implement system patches, backup and recovery solutions, file sharing, and printing services.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve infrastructure availability and reliability.
• Support end‑user computing environments, productivity applications, and academic/research systems.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and IT operational standards.
• Guide and mentor team members and collaborate across departments to deliver IT projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• UAE Nationals: minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience; Expatriates: minimum 7 years.
• Strong expertise in operating systems, networking protocols, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.
• Proven experience in system implementation, infrastructure optimization, and technical troubleshooting.
• Leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and team collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
• Microsoft Exchange
• Server virtualization
• Cloud technologies
• Cybersecurity fundamentals