IT Manager | Startup in Abu Dhabi

Project Management Institute; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic startup in Abu Dhabi as an IT Manager, where you'll lead an innovative IT support team focused on security solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize operational costs while ensuring compliance with industry standards. As a key player in a rapidly growing company, you'll foster continuous improvement and drive automation initiatives. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and relocation support, making this an exciting step in your career. If you're ready to take your IT leadership skills to the next level, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Visa and Health Insurance

Relocation Package and support

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT teams and managing IT support.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Azure, and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the IT support team, driving process improvements.
• Monitor SLAs and maintain efficient operational structures.

Skills

IT Leadership

L1/L2 IT Support

Microsoft 365

Azure

Active Directory

Hardware

Networking

MDM Tools

Scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell)

IS compliance standards

Education

ITIL certification

CCNA certification

CompTIA certification

Tools

EPAM

Jira

Git

Job description

IT Manager | Startup in Abu Dhabi - Relocate to the UAE

Salary: 28,000 AED to 38,000 AED (Negotiable, experience depending)

Our client is a rapidly growing startup at the forefront of IT Security innovation through their SaaS product suite. They are seeking a hands-on IT Infrastructure Manager to lead and mentor the IT support team, driving process improvements, automation, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

In this role, you will focus on optimising operational costs, monitor SLAs, and maintaining a lean, efficient structure while fostering continuous improvement. This role is suitable for someone currently working as an IT Manager, Team Lead or Support Desk manager looking for the next step in their career.

Technical Experience:

• Must have IT Leadership experience, team lead or manager
• Experienced with L1/L2 IT Support
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Active Directory
• Solid knowledge of Hardware and Networking.
• Proficient in MDM Tools
• Experience with EPAM, Jira, and Git
• Experience with Scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, or similar
• Familiarity with IS compliance standards and Cyber security - beneficial not essential
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CCNA, CompTIA, or similar) - beneficial not essentail

What's in it for you?

• 28,000 AED to 38,000 AED per month (equivalent to approx $10K+ or £8.3k per month)
• Generous annual leave package ️
• Visa and Health Insurance, for you and dependants
• Relocation Package and support available, if not already in the UAE

If you'd like to discuss the role and company further, please apply with your latest CV to be considered!