IT System Engineer

Notes for Muhajirs: This is a full-time, on-site role supporting IT systems onboard naval vessels, working on-site and at customer sites. It involves travel to customer sites and requires compliance with security, confidentiality, access and safety requirements for military and customer sites. The posting states no salary, visa, housing or relocation details.

About the role: The IT System Engineer performs hardware inspections and installs IT equipment onboard naval vessels, configures, deploys and maintains software systems and network infrastructure, and verifies the proper operation of installed systems and their integration with other onboard equipment. Duties include system tests and commissioning and acceptance activities, preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, operating system, database and network issues, on-site technical assistance to customers, maintaining technical documentation, and preparing service and maintenance reports.

Requirements: A degree in Computer, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Electrical and Electronics, or a related field, or a relevant technical qualification combined with equivalent hands-on experience as an IT Technician. The posting asks for previous hands-on experience in IT systems, installation, field service, maintenance or technical support, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills, and a proactive, reliable and adaptable approach. Technical skills include TCP/IP, LAN and WAN, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching and network troubleshooting, DNS, DHCP and VLANs, configuring routers and switches, relational databases, virtualization, Linux and Windows, Bash and basic scripting, and Microsoft Office. The posting also asks for good written and spoken English, a valid driving licence, and willingness to travel and work onboard naval vessels.

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Source: Bayt, 10 Nov 2026