Senior Systems Administrator

Requisition Number

17344BR

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Discipline

Information Technology

About the Role

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced, motivated, high-performing, quick-learning, and passionate systems administrator to join our team to support our customer’s command and control system.

This position is only open to UAE Nationals as defined by Federal Law No. 17 of 1972 on Nationality and Passports, amended by Federal Law No. 10 of 1975 and Decree Law No. 16 of 2017.

The Systems Administrator will work within the Infrastructure Support Team to provide on-going operations and maintenance support of the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment – Transformation (EADGE-T) Information Technology (IT) equipment and software, set-up administrator and service accounts, perform system tuning, perform diagnostics, install system updates, perform backups, and maintain system configuration/installation documentation to include:

Systems IT Design

Baseline Control

System Integration & Interfaces

Systems Test

Candidate must have a keen interest and understanding of how operational IT systems work and be motivated by troubleshooting issues and creating system solutions for challenging problems. With a logical and careful approach to analyzing requirements, creating appropriate designs and developing implementation solutions, as well as an understanding of the role of test in ensuring delivery of mature products.

Responsibilities:

Manage User accounts and Access to the EADGE-T, and Development computer systems

Maintain and Install system updates and builds

Maintain and update automated system maintenance processes

Maintain and repair system software items (databases, installations, COTS products)

Monitor the system’s operational performance and detect issues that may cause service disruption

Perform error detection and fault correction

Perform backups, archives, recovery, and restoration of the system in accordance with Technical Manuals, Operating Instructions, and Checklists

Troubleshoot and repair user issues with the system

Occasional domestic and international travel to remote sites is required

Ability to support off-nominal work hours to support mission needs (night and weekends)

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Ability to work well in a team environment

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Systems Administration Red Hat Identity Management (IdM)

Microsoft Windows ( Windows 7/10, Server 2012/2016) Systems Administration

Microsoft Active Directory

Domain Level Authentication and Single Sign On (SSO)

VMware ESXi, Vsan, Horizon vSphere System Administration

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Storage (NAS, SAN or similar)

Shell scripting knowledge

Application Servers JBoss, Tomcat

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Working Schedule

Standard Hours

Clearance Required for Role

EMEA Verification Check

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology with over 100,000 staff globally. We are engineering a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

Job Expires

31/07/2026