RH-002-001_REVPosition
Title: IT Manager
Company: McCoin Virtual Assets LLC
Reporting to: CISO
Location: Dubai – Office Based at Lake Central Tower
Job Summary:
McCoin Virtual Assets L.L.C., a pioneering force in the blockchain-enabled fintech space, is seeking an experienced and hands-on IT Manager to oversee the development, maintenance, and security of our IT infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the IT Manager will play a key role in ensuring the seamless operation of our systems and networks to support our expanding virtual asset operations.
Key Responsibilities:
IT Infrastructure Management
- Design, implement and manage IT infrastructure including servers, networks, desktops, laptops and storage systems.
- Handle system configuration, maintenance, patch management and decommissioning of legacy assets.
- Implement and maintain LAN, WAN, routers, switches, Wi-Fi and VPN (site-to-site) connectivity.
- Manage virtualization environments (Hyper-V) and ensure high availability and performance.
- Oversee hardware and software procurement, installation and vendor coordination.
Cloud & Platform Management
- Manage and monitor Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
- Administer Microsoft Intune for device compliance, application deployment and DLP policy enforcement.
- Support and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure on AWS where organizational applications are hosted.
- Work closely with the cloud and DevOps teams for integration and performance optimization.
Information Security & Compliance
- Draft and implement IT policies and procedures aligned with ISO 27001 and ITIL frameworks.
- Participate in vulnerability assessments (VA) and ensure timely remediation and patch management.
- Implement endpoint hardening (BitLocker, antivirus, security baselines).
- Support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors for IT audit planning, risk management and compliance.
IT Service Management
- Lead and manage Change, Incident, and Release Management processes using ITSM tools (e.g. ManageEngine).
- Maintain asset and license inventory, ensuring compliance and optimization of IT resources.
- Provide L1/L2 support and escalate critical issues to Microsoft or other vendors as needed.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee user management, license management and configuration control across platforms.
- Monitor and respond to alerts from Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Center.
- Lead the implementation of E365 and Intune across the organization.
- Develop IT roadmaps to support business growth, scalability and digital transformation initiatives.
- Provide strategic input on IT budgets, procurement and technology upgrades.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure & Operations.
- Proven experience working in startup or high-growth environments, establishing IT systems and policies from scratch.
- Strong understanding of IT governance, audit readiness and ISO 27001 compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and vendor management skills.
Skills Set:
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (Solutions Architect level knowledge), Microsoft Azure
- Operating Systems: Windows Server (2000–2019), Linux
- Networking: LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, DNS, DHCP
- Security Tools: Symantec, McAfee, Trend Micro, DLP, Endpoint Protection
- Tools: ManageEngine, SCCM
- Virtualization: Hyper-V
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft 365 Suite, MS Excel, Word, Access, SAP
Core Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Working Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 9AM to 5PM
- Air ticket: Per Annum
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive Insurance
- Annual Leave: after completion of 1 year in service
- Salary: To be discussed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Can you describe your experience with setting up and maintaining both Windows and Linux servers? Please include examples of specific tasks you've handled (e.g., installations, configurations, or performance tuning).
- Have you managed cloud infrastructure or virtualization platforms such as AWS, VMware, or Nutanix? What steps have you taken to secure those environments, including VPN configuration and firewall management?
- What’s your experience in administering Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace? Also, which cybersecurity tools or frameworks (like DLP, EDR, or SOAR) have you implemented or worked with in previous roles?
Experience:
- Microsoft 365: 5 years (Required)