Job Summary
The Senior IT Systems Administrator will lead network operations and advanced systems administration for DNO Iraq AS in the Kurdistan Business Unit, designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise‑grade infrastructure across multiple sites. The role demands deep Cisco networking expertise, strong Microsoft 365 administration, and the ability to contribute to architecture decisions that improve performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture and Design
- Contribute to the design of system and network architecture, covering on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid components for multi‑site environments.
- Propose scalable, secure, and maintainable designs aligned with business needs.
Enterprise Networking
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Cisco‑based networks across Kurdistan sites, including switching, routing, wireless, VPN, and firewalls.
- Operate modern Cisco management tools where applicable and drive standardization of configurations and topology documentation.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot incidents, and reduce risk through redundancy and segmentation.
Microsoft 365
- Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, and Azure AD, integrating with enterprise systems.
System & Infrastructure
- Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and virtualization platforms such as Hyper‑V or VMware.
- Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes, with regular testing.
Operation & Support
- Provide advanced technical support, guide junior IT staff, and coordinate cross‑functional delivery to remote sites.
- Maintain accurate configuration records, topology maps, and change logs.
Security & Compliance
- Apply security controls across network and systems and contribute to hardening baselines and access policies consistent with corporate standards.
Required Qualifications, Experience & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in IT systems and network administration.
- High‑level expertise with modern Cisco devices and management platforms, with hands‑on experience across multi‑branch enterprises.
- Strong grasp of enterprise routing and switching, network security, and hybrid architectures.
- Proven Microsoft 365 administration, including Azure AD, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Experience in multi‑site operations, typically more than three locations, with WAN design, site connectivity, and centralized management.
- Solid documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher.
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator or equivalent workload‑specific certifications (Exchange, Teams, Intune).
- CompTIA Security+ or similar cybersecurity certification.
- Experience working in oil and gas, energy, telecom, or large-scale enterprise environments.
