Systems Administrator

Permanent

Systems Administrator

Information Technology

Abu Dhabi

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.

• 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)

• 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

Job Reference Number: 17344BR

Employee Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Working Schedule: Standard Hours

Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.

Job Expires: 31 / 07 / 2026