IT Operations Engineer Full Time

Are you searching for a rewarding IT Operations Engineer Job in Dubai with a leading fintech and technology company? Deriv is seeking skilled IT professionals to maintain critical infrastructure, optimize system performance, and support enterprise technology operations. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in IT Operations Engineer jobs in Dubai, DevOps engineer careers, cloud engineer roles, IT infrastructure positions, network operations jobs, and cybersecurity opportunities in the UAE. The role offers valuable exposure to cloud computing environments, automation tools, system monitoring, IT service management, network security, and digital transformation initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking long-term career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Automate Everything. Spot repetitive work and turn it into automation + AI-driven workflows that make support and operations faster and smoother.
• Keep our infrastructure healthy. Configure, monitor, and maintain systems to ensure they remain secure, stable, and scalable.
• Own reliable connectivity. Help keep our global offices connected with dependable LAN/Wi‑Fi/VPN and site-to-site networking.
• Manage endpoints at scale. Use MDM to deploy software, enforce configurations, and keep devices compliant across global offices.
• Set people up for day one. Support onboarding by preparing equipment, access, and (when needed) training so new hires can hit the ground running.
• Choose the right tools. Partner with hardware/software/SaaS vendors to find the best solution for each use case.
• Collaborate globally. Work with your team, other departments, and vendors to solve day-to-day technical issues across time zones.

Who You Are

• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and network/internet issues
• Experience with network appliances such as FortiGate firewalls, Aruba access points, and switches (or similar: Cisco, pfSense, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of macOS or Linux and their security features
• Ability to build and maintain automation (scripts, workflows, or integrations) and comfort using AI tools to speed up operations and troubleshooting
• Strong written and spoken English
• Pleasant, resourceful personality with the ability to work across cultures and time zones

Bonus

Coding/automation experience — especially Python, Ansible, shell scripting (bash/zsh), or similar tools that help you turn “do it again” into “done forever”.

Tech and Tools

• MDM for software deployment, configuration enforcement, and device compliance
• FortiGate firewalls, Aruba access points and switches (or similar: Cisco, pfSense, etc.)
• SaaS tools and hardware/software vendor platforms