Job Description

CEGELEC Abu Dhabi has been based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since 1978. Its expertise spans electrical engineering, instrumentation and information and communication technologies (ICT). Our main customers are in the oil, defense, and diplomatic sectors. The company belongs to the VINCI Energies network.



Work environment:



We're looking for an IT Manager to oversee and intervene in the client's IT infrastructure and IT operations. The IT Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day IT operations, ensuring the reliability and security of the client's systems, and supporting the client's objectives through effective technology solutions.



Main responsibilities:



Oversee all aspects of the company's IT operations, ensuring optimum performance and security.



Manage IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and cyber security.



Develop and implement IT policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and data protection.



Collaborate with management team to support business objectives with technology solutions.



Lead and manage IT projects, including system upgrades, new implementations, and technology initiatives.



Ensure compliance with internal and external IT standards and regulatory requirements.



Provide technical assistance to employees, troubleshooting and resolving IT-related problems.

Education & Language(s):

• Bachelor (BSC) in Computer Science or equivalent
• Fluent in French (Mandatory) & English

Technical Aptitudes:

• Routing & Switching


Protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, RIP, VLAN, STP, HSRP

Hardware: Cisco, Fortinet, D-Link, Juniper, Aruba, Ubiquiti

Concepts: Layer 2 & 3 switching, VLAN configuration, Routing protocols, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)

• Network Security


Tools: Firewalls (Stateful, Next-Generation), VPN (IPSec, SSL), IDS/IPS, NAT

Protocols: SSL/TLS, IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, RADIUS, TACACS+

Hardware: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet, Check Point, SonicWall

• Wireless Networking


Tools: WLAN design, Wi-Fi security (WPA, WPA2, WPA3), RADIUS, CAPWAP

Hardware: Fortinet, D-Link, TP-Link, Cisco Meraki, Aruba

Concepts: Wi-Fi standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi troubleshooting, AP deployment

• Virtualization


Platforms: VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter), Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix, KVM

Tools: Hyper-V Manager, vMotion, Storage vSAN

Concepts: Virtual machines (VM), resource allocation, clustering, HA (High Availability), disaster recovery, VM migration

• Monitoring & Troubleshooting


Tools: Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

• Storage & Backup


Solutions: NAS (Network Attached Storage), SAN (Storage Area Network), RAID, Veeam, Acronis, Veritas Backup

Concepts: Disk arrays, backup scheduling, replication, deduplication, disaster recovery, cloud backup integration

Tools: Backup verification, snapshot management, offsite backups

• Database Management


Platforms: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB

Tools: SQL Developer, MySQL Workbench, pgAdmin, database replication

Concepts: Query optimization, database schema design, backup & restore, performance tuning, indexing

• Windows Server


Services: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IIS, File ServicesTools: PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, Server Manager

Concepts: User and group management, GPO configuration, server roles, system patching, remote management


Dans un monde en evolution permanente, VINCI Energies accelere la transition environnementale en concretisant deux mutations majeures, numerique et energetique. Ses equipes deploient des technologies et des solutions multitechniques sur mesure, de la conception a la realisation, l'exploitation et la maintenance. Ancrees dans leurs territoires, agiles et innovantes, ses 2 000 entreprises sont au coeur des choix energetiques de leurs clients, de leurs infrastructures et de leurs process pour les rendre chaque jour plus fiables, plus efficients et plus durables. VINCI Energies vise une performance globale, attentive a la planete, utile aux hommes et solidaire des populations. 2023 : 19,3 milliards d'euros (chiffre d'affaires) // 97 000 collaborateurs // 2000 entreprises // 61 pays www.vinci-energies.com