System Administrator — Windows, Linux, Microsoft 365 and Infrastructure Roles, UAE Employers

IT services companies, telecom providers, logistics groups, banks, hospitals, schools and government-linked entities across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates hire system administrators to run their servers, identity systems and infrastructure.

What the work involves

Maintaining Windows Server and Linux systems, managing Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365, patching and backups, virtualization and storage, first-line network troubleshooting and handling incidents through a ticketing system.

Requirements

• Experience in IT support or system administration; most listings ask for two years or more
• A degree, usually attested for the work permit, and certifications such as AZ-104, MS-102, RHCSA or CCNA for many roles
• Availability for maintenance windows, and for shifts or on-call cover where the role requires it

How the package works

• The visa is the employer's cost. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 an employer may not charge you recruitment or employment costs
• Overtime has limits. No more than two hours a day, paid at a premium on basic wage
• Air tickets and housing are contract terms. Get them in writing in the offer

Before you apply

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Note: pay, shifts, benefits and visa rules are set by each employer and the UAE authorities — not by JobGader. Confirm the details with the employer and MOHRE before applying.