Administrator - Systems

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Date: Mar 4, 2026

Location: Dubai, AE

Company: emaratech

Position Summary

The Administrator - Systems is responsible for the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of IT Infrastructure, ensuring high-availability, reliability, and security. The role involves administration of organization’s server environments, virtualization platforms, network devices while providing technical expertise and support to ensure seamless IT operations.

Academic/ Vocational Qualifications

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer sciences / IT / Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering

Work Experience

  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a similar environment for a bachelor’s candidate and 4-6 years for an Engineering Diploma holder

    Skills & Qualifications

    Data Center Operations (Core Competency):

      • Expertise in rack layout design, cabling standards, and hardware installation.
      • Knowledge of power distribution design, redundancy planning, and failover mechanisms.
      • Understanding of CRAC units, HVAC systems, airflow optimization, and hot/cold aisle containment.
      • Ability to monitor and maintain temperature, humidity, and cooling efficiency.
      • Hands-on experience with UPS systems, PDUs, generators, and electrical load balancing.
      • Ability to calculate power load requirements and manage capacity planning.
      • Proficiency in DCIM tools (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, Sunbird, Nlyte) for real-time monitoring.
      • Ability to generate health, utilization, and capacity reports for management.
      • Knowledge of data center standards (TIA-942, ASHRAE) and best practices.
      • Familiarity with physical security protocols, access control systems, and audit processes.

    System Administration:

      • Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu) administration.
      • Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and virtual machine provisioning.
      • Experience with backup solutions (Veeam, Commvault) and SAN/NAS storage systems.
      • Basic MSSQL administration (backups, restores, user management).
      • Proficiency in Ansible playbooks and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
      • OS and application patching across Linux and Windows environments.
      • Basic understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.