Senior Messaging & Collaboration Specialist – Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and System Architecture Job Vacancy in UAE Abdu Dhabi
We are hiring a highly experienced Senior Messaging & Collaboration Specialist to lead the administration, architecture, and optimization of enterprise collaboration platforms and Microsoft 365 workloads. This role is ideal for a technical leader with expertise across SharePoint, IIS, OneDrive, Power BI, Jira, SQL Server, and enterprise systems integration.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Function: Systems Administration / Infrastructure Architecture
What Does a Senior Messaging & Collaboration Specialist Do?
This role is responsible for managing enterprise collaboration tools, Microsoft 365 applications, and backend infrastructure while serving as a technical advisor for cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will lead architectural design, ensure system availability, enforce compliance standards, and drive automation and modernization across platforms.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
SharePoint & Collaboration Management:
- Administer and maintain multiple SharePoint farms ensuring performance and security
- Manage OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online for seamless collaboration
- Handle Jira and Confluence configurations for team productivity
System Infrastructure & Architecture:
- Design and maintain system architecture for scalability and compliance
- Manage IIS servers and ensure optimal uptime and system performance
- Oversee SQL Server environments, database integrity, and security
Microsoft 365 & Power BI Administration:
- Manage Microsoft 365 workloads including Teams, Exchange Online, and OneDrive
- Administer Power BI server environments and manage data visualization projects
DevOps & Automation:
- Lead DevOps initiatives with Octopus Automation and CI/CD pipelines
- Automate deployment and infrastructure operations to increase efficiency
Governance, Risk & Compliance:
- Enforce IT and system security standards across platforms
- Maintain architecture documentation and ensure business continuity strategies
Technical Leadership & Vendor Management:
- Provide strategic input on system capabilities and evaluate new technologies
- Collaborate with business units to translate needs into technical specs
- Write RFPs, define evaluation criteria, and manage vendor communication
- Conduct market research to guide platform evolution and selection
What Skills Are Needed for This Messaging & Collaboration Role in Dubai?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
Experience:
- 10+ years in system administration, collaboration tools, and infrastructure management
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in SharePoint administration and Microsoft 365 environments
- Hands-on experience with IIS server management, Power BI, SQL Server
- Knowledge of system design, compliance standards, business continuity planning
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and DevOps tools like Octopus Automation
- Solid understanding of network architecture, security, and server management
Soft Skills:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex technical projects end-to-end
- Analytical mindset with a focus on performance optimization and risk mitigation
- Collaborative and strategic approach to cross-team integration
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Strategic leadership role in enterprise collaboration and infrastructure design
- High-impact responsibilities in Microsoft 365 ecosystem management
- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to next-generation tools and cloud-first enterprise environments
- Collaborative work culture with a focus on innovation and automation
About the company
Dicetek is a global IT solutions and services company, incorporated in 2006, with headquarters in Singapore. With a strong presence in India, UAE, Singapore, and the USA, Dicetek provides high-value IT consulting, solutions, and professional services across multiple verticals, including banking and financial services, telecom, government, oil & gas, logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing.
With more than 16 years of experience, Dicetek has established a solid reputation in the technology industry for delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high service excellence. The company is known for its integrity, thought leadership, and commitment to helping businesses navigate the evolving world of information technology.
Dicetek\'s specialist team of IT consultants combines international expertise with in-depth knowledge of the local market, ensuring tailored IT solutions that drive business success.
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