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BAE Systems

IT SYSTEM ENGINEER

Location:  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IT System Engineer to
join our team and support the installation, configuration, integration,
testing, and maintenance of IT systems onboard naval vessels.

The successful candidate will perform hardware
inspections, install IT equipment, configure software and network
infrastructure, and verify the proper operation of installed systems. The role
also involves ensuring seamless integration and communication with other
onboard equipment, carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance
activities, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing on-site technical
support ​

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform hardware inspections and install IT equipment onboard naval
vessels.

· Configure, deploy, and maintain software systems and network
infrastructure.

· Verify the proper operation of installed systems and their
integration with other onboard equipment.

· Conduct system tests and support commissioning and acceptance
activities.

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of IT systems and
equipment.

· Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, operating system, database,
and network-related issues.

· Provide on-site technical assistance to customers and other project
stakeholders.

· Produce and maintain technical documentation related to system
installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance
activities.

· Record technical interventions and prepare relevant service and
maintenance reports.

· Cooperate with engineering, project, and customer teams to ensure
that technical requirements are met.

· Comply with applicable company, customer, occupational health and
safety, information security, and site security procedures.

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Requirements

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology,
Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a
related field.

· Alternatively, a relevant technical qualification combined with
equivalent hands-on experience as an IT Technician or IT Systems Specialist.

· Previous hands-on experience in IT systems, system installation,
field service, maintenance, or technical support roles.

· Experience in the installation, configuration, integration, testing,
or maintenance of complex IT systems is preferred.

· Ability to work independently, manage assigned tasks, and take
responsibility for technical activities.

· Strong troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving
skills.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Proactive, reliable, responsible, flexible, and adaptable approach
to work.

· Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international
project teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Good understanding of networking technologies, including TCP/IP,
LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and network troubleshooting.

· Experience with relational databases and basic database
administration.

· Experience with virtualization technologies and virtual machines.

· Good knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.

· Proficiency in Bash, command-line tools, and basic scripting.

· Experience in hardware installation, configuration, inspection, and
troubleshooting.

· Ability to read, prepare, and maintain technical documentation.

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

· Good written and spoken English, preferably at B2 level or above.

· Ability to understand and prepare technical documentation in
English.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· Valid driving licence.

· Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and work onboard
naval vessels when required.

· Availability for domestic and extended international travel.

· Ability to work in field conditions and adapt to customer and
project schedules.

  • Ability to comply with the security, confidentiality,
    access, and safety requirements applicable to military and customer sites

Location Preference Abu Dhabi – Preferred UAE – Desirable GCC – Considered

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3 office days / week – Hybrid options are dependant on role and can range from fully remote to on-site full time

A little flex time – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements depending on the role you apply for – explore your options with our recruiter during the application process.

Company benefits

Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Collaboration spaces
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks paid, up to 52 weeks total, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks for eligible employees
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Family health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Gym membership – Discounts available
Health insurance
In house training
Learning license
Lunch and learns
Mental health support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Modern office
Neonatal leave
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Pregnancy loss leave
Private booths
Referral bonus
Relocation packages
Reservist leave – 15 days
Salary sacrifice
Secure on-site parking
Share options
Shared parental leave
Mentoring

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