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At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through our global hub in Dubai and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’. Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we're always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We are on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as a Senior Technical Engineer-Active Directory.
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Join our DevOps and Automation team as a key technologist, driving DevOps and automation practices at both the product and program levels. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing our DevOps strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability across our technology landscape. Your expertise will help us streamline operations, reduce time-to-market, and continuously improve our processes. If you are passionate about leveraging the latest DevOps tools and methodologies to drive innovation and excellence, we invite you to apply to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our technology initiatives at Emirates Group.
As a Senior Technical Engineer-Active Directory in the DevOps and Automation team, you will design and support IT solutions for the EK Group while working as part of a design and Support team. Additionally, you will design, develop, support, and deliver robust and cost-effective solutions for both Business and IT led initiatives, including solution development and cost estimations, configuration, deployment, business case development, and approval. You will also support compliance with enterprise architecture, production processes, QMS, and other EG-IT standards, and contribute to the development of the technology roadmap aligning with IT strategy.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical consultancy and guidance to EG-IT dealing within the technology area
- Act as lead technical member in the Project team delivering assigned work packages
- Develop IT Solutions that meet customer requirements, conforming to corporate standards and technical strategy
- Ensure developed architecture/solution meets service level requirements for availability, capacity, security, and reliability
- Foster the development of high performing technical teams to meet strategic architectural objectives
- Collaborate with other IT Technology Teams to ensure effective monitoring and management of technology incidents
- Publish and maintain high-quality documentation for the technology area
- Manage "End of Life" replacement of equipment and/or software within the technology area
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
- Minimum of 8+ years experience in Information Technology
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Information Technology
- Expert in deploying, supporting, and managing Active Directory, ADFS, Azure AD, and AAD Connect
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server Operating system
- Advanced troubleshooting skills around AD and AAD including Kerberos, Trusts, and Domain upgrades
- Strong Active Directory policies and security skills, scripting skills, and hands-on experience in infrastructure automation
- Experience with public clouds such as Azure and AWS
- Working knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, and Office 365 environments
Salary & Benefits
Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Further information on employee benefits can be found in the Working Here section of our website.
