System Administrator (Hatta)
DubaiOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Manages data center infrastructure and system administration, including hardware installation, cooling and power systems, virtualization, backup, and network troubleshooting.
About this role
- Expertise in **rack layout design, cabling standards, and hardware installation **.
- Knowledge of **power distribution design **, redundancy planning, and failover mechanisms.
Cooling & Environmental Management:
* Understanding of **CRAC units, HVAC systems **, airflow optimization, and hot/cold aisle containment.
* Ability to monitor and maintain **temperature, humidity, and cooling efficiency **.
Power Management:
* Hands-on experience with **UPS systems, PDUs, generators **, and electrical load balancing.
* Ability to calculate **power load requirements** and manage capacity planning.
Monitoring & Reporting:
* Proficiency in **DCIM tools** (e.g., Schneider EcoStruxure, Sunbird, Nlyte) for real-time monitoring.
* Ability to generate **health, utilization, and capacity reports** for management.
Compliance & Safety:
* Knowledge of **data center standards** (TIA-942, ASHRAE) and best practices.
* Familiarity with **physical security protocols **, access control systems, and audit processes.
System Administration:
Operating Systems:
* Strong knowledge of **Windows Server** and ** Linux (Red Hat/Ubuntu)** administration.
Virtualization:
* Hands-on experience with **VMware vSphere** (ESXi, vCenter) and virtual machine provisioning.
Backup & Storage:
* Experience with **backup solutions** (Veeam, Commvault) and ** SAN/NAS storage systems **.
Database:
* Basic MSSQL administration (backups, restores, user management).
Automation:
* Proficiency in **Ansible playbooks** and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
Patching & Security:
* OS and application patching across Linux and Windows environments.
Networking (Basic):
* Understanding of **TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls **, and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Requirements
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Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering or a Diploma in Engineering
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Minimum 5 years+ of experience in a similar environment
Skills
AnsibleASHRAEBashCabling StandardsCommvaultDCIM ToolsESXiFirewallsGeneratorsHardware InstallationLinuxMSSQLNASNlytePDUsPower Distribution DesignPowerShellRack Layout DesignRed HatSANSchneider EcoStruxureSunbirdTCP/IPTIA-942UbuntuUPS SystemsVCenterVeeamVLANsVMware VSphereWindows Server
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