Lead System Administrator

About noon

We’re building an ecosystem of digital products and services that power everyday life across the Middle East—fast, scalable, and deeply customer-centric. Our mission is to deliver to every door every day. We want to redefine what technology can do in this region, and we’re looking for a (add title) who can help us move even faster.

noon’s mission: Every door, every day.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Manage Windows Server and Linux environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Administer Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Online, and Intune.
• Manage virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere and Hyper-V.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure and services in Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
• Ensure timely patch management, system upgrades, and security updates.
• Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Monitor system health, capacity, performance, and availability using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Lead infrastructure projects, system migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Manage identity and access controls, including MFA and privileged account management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and system-related issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers for support and maintenance.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to system administrators and support staff.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in on-call support and critical incident management when required.

What you’ll need:

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022)
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• PowerShell and Automation Scripting
• Azure AD
• Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Management
• Hyper-V Administration
• Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management
• Backup and Recovery Solutions
• Storage Technologies (SAN/NAS)
• Networking Fundamentals (TCP/IP, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers)
• Monitoring and Performance Management Tools
• Security and Vulnerability Management

Leadership Skills

• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Project Management and Coordination
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management
• Decision-Making and Problem Solving
• Resource Planning and Prioritization

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication and Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Troubleshooting Abilities
• Documentation and Process Management
• Time Management and Organization
• Ability to Perform Under Pressure and Manage Critical Incidents

Who will excel?

• We’re looking for people with high standards, who understand that hard work matters.
• You need to be relentlessly resourceful and operate with a deep bias for action.
• We need people with the courage to be fiercely original.
• noon is not for everyone; readiness to adapt, pivot, and learn is essential.