Principal ICT Engineer

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We are looking for a highly skilled Principal ICT Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects for clients across the GCC. The ideal candidate shall possess extensive expertise in planning, designing, and engineering ICT and field communication infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on delivering innovative, cost-efficient, and regulation-compliant solutions.

This role requires substantial experience in ICT civil infrastructure and site-wide connectivity design and solutions, along with a deep understanding of Fiber Distribution, GPON, OSP, and ICT capacity planning for large-scale projects.

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of infrastructure design, and ICT capacity planning for large-scale projects
• Strong design background of ICT systems, including data centers, IT systems integration, and control rooms
• Experience with Smart Cities strategies and design
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in ICT technologies and trends
• Engineering design consultancy experience is highly preferable
• Extensive knowledge of UAE/GCC telecom, ICT and security codes and regulations
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary project management and ICT systems integration
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer system engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 12–15 years of experience in ICT infrastructure design, and critical infrastructure engineering
• Certification in PMP or CCNA, CCNP, BICSI RCDD, DCDC, or Uptime Accredited Tier Designer/Professional (Highly Preferred)
• Proven track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary ICT infrastructure and physical Security projects
• Software experience using AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu.

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