IT Support Engineer / IT Administrator
Xeluxe Fire Safety Consultancy
Date: 2 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and proactive IT Support Engineer / IT Administrator to join
our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's IT
infrastructure, providing end-user support, ensuring network and system security,
maintaining servers and cloud services, implementing cybersecurity measures, and
ensuring business continuity through reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions.
The successful candidate should be technically competent, customer-focused, and
capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
Key Responsibilities
IT Support & Helpdesk
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Virtualization & Cloud
We are looking for a skilled and proactive IT Support Engineer / IT Administrator to join
our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the company's IT
infrastructure, providing end-user support, ensuring network and system security,
maintaining servers and cloud services, implementing cybersecurity measures, and
ensuring business continuity through reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions.
The successful candidate should be technically competent, customer-focused, and
capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
Key Responsibilities
IT Support & Helpdesk
- Provide Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 technical support to end users.
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain desktops, laptops, workstations,
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, application, and
- Provide remote support using secure remote access tools.
- Manage IT support requests through a ticketing/helpdesk system.
- Maintain SLA response and resolution times.
- Escalate unresolved issues when required.
- Support onboarding and offboarding of employees by preparing IT assets and
- Deliver user training on IT systems and security awareness.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services including Outlook, Exchange Online, Teams,
- Manage Active Directory and Azure Active Directory user accounts, security groups,
- Configure and manage Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication
- Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
- Perform server patching, updates, health monitoring, and performance
- Manage shared folders, file permissions, and print services.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, and Internet
- Configure routers, managed switches, wireless access points, VLANs, DNS, DHCP,
- Monitor network performance and optimize network availability.
- Coordinate with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for connectivity issues.
- Maintain structured cabling documentation and network diagrams.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices across the organization.
- Configure and manage endpoint protection, antivirus, anti-malware, EDR/XDR, and
- Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.
- Monitor security logs and investigate suspicious activities.
- Implement security policies, password policies, and access controls.
- Manage user permissions based on the principle of least privilege.
- Ensure operating systems and applications are regularly patched.
- Support compliance with organizational security policies and standards.
- Conduct cybersecurity awareness training for employees.
- Respond to security incidents and coordinate corrective actions.
- Install, configure, and maintain firewall appliances.
- Configure firewall rules, NAT policies, VPN tunnels, SSL VPN, IPsec VPN, and
- Monitor firewall logs and network traffic for suspicious activities.
- Configure Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), web filtering, and application control.
- Perform firewall firmware upgrades and configuration backups.
- Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and security issues.
- Experience with Fortinet, Sophos, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, SonicWall, or similar
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Design and implement backup strategies for servers, workstations, and Microsoft
- Configure and monitor backup solutions such as Veeam, Acronis, Azure Backup, or
- Perform regular backup verification and restoration testing.
- Maintain secure onsite and offsite backup storage.
- Develop and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
- Conduct periodic disaster recovery drills and document results.
- Ensure Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) are
Virtualization & Cloud
- Administer VMware ESXi and/or Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
- Create, manage, and monitor virtual machines.
- Support Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Manage cloud storage, backup, and identity synchronization.
- Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize performance.
- Maintain servers, storage systems, UPS units, network racks, and server rooms.
- Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and capacity.
- Perform preventive maintenance on IT equipment.
- Manage IT assets, inventory, and software licenses.
- Coordinate procurement, warranty claims, and vendor support.
- Maintain documentation for hardware and software assets.
- Manage Microsoft Exchange Online.
- Configure Outlook and troubleshoot email issues.
- Manage shared mailboxes, distribution groups, and Microsoft Teams.
- Support mobile device configuration for corporate email.
- Monitor servers, network devices, backups, and endpoint health.
- Generate monthly reports on system performance, incidents, backups, and asset
- Recommend improvements to enhance security, performance, and reliability.
- Maintain IT policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Update network diagrams, system configurations, and asset records.
- Document infrastructure changes, incidents, and troubleshooting steps.
- Coordinate with hardware vendors, software providers, ISPs, and third-party support
- Participate in IT infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and new technology
- Evaluate technical solutions and recommend improvements aligned with business
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