System Deployment Technician – Communication System (Military Project)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Thales has built a presence in the United Arab Emirates for over 35 years, and today has over 300 employees. Thales in the UAE is part of our Middle East business that has 1,800 people across Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, KSA, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE. Together we delivered technology for the Dubai metro, the longest driverless metro network in the world and a fare collection system that processes up to 250,000 transactions per day. We make UAE a safer place by providing secure electronic payment solutions, cyber security systems and communications as well as security systems for Dubai International Airport and air traffic management and navigation systems for Abu Dhabi’s airport.

Title: System Deployment Technician – Communication System (Military Project)

Project: Middle East Engineering

Job Location: TET Abu Dhabi office (TIP) / On-Site

Objective:

The Deployment Technician will work on a project in the defense sector aiming at renovating the existing radio communication system as part of the Deployment Team.

The role of the Deployment Technician is to:

• Install and configure the system (composed of hardware and software components)
• Provide technical support to customer
• Monitor the health of the system in operations and troubleshoot issues with the support of Thales back office
• Perform routine and corrective system maintenance tasks.
  
  
  

The role involves working hands-on with electronic equipment, networked systems and application software.

The role is field-based and requires extensive travel (20 sites deployed across the country). The candidate will have to obtain security clearance to work in military bases.

Roles & Responsibilities:

System installation and configuration

• Install and configure hardware components including servers, workstations and networking equipment
• Deploy operating systems, drivers and application software as required
• Conduct verification tasks on the deployed system
• Troubleshoot deployment issues
  
  
  

Technical support and documentation

• Monitor the health of the system in operations and troubleshoot software faults
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks
• Apply patches and upgrades
• Update installation and maintenance manuals as needed
• Maintain clear and accurate records of system configurations, changes and maintenance activities
• Provide technical support to the customer.
  
  
  

Work Experience Requirements :

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in deploying radio communication systems composed of hardware and software components
• Experience in Defense projects or critical infrastructure is preferred
• Entry level experience in operation of any distribution of Linux system
• Entry level experience with Docker
• Experience in integrating and testing complex systems is a plus
  
  
  

Qualification, Certification & Educational Requirements

• Diploma/degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Software Integration, or related field
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Basic understanding of radio technologies and the development of products within a project environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation guides
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to synthetize an issue
• Strong ability to work both independently and as a team to solve problems
• Maintain good customer communication
• Be very reactive to solicitations
• Be fluent in English language
• French and Arabic language are a plus
  
  
  

HSE Responsibilities:

• Take care of your own safety and the safety of others as far as is practicable
• Understand your personal responsibilities and contribute to achieving compliance with the HSE Management System requirements
• Comply with local laws and legislation regarding HSE
• Use safety equipment (including PPE) as required
  
  
  

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