Head of IT Infrastructure (Large International Retail)
Job Description:
Position Purpose
- Manage IT infrastructure Daily tasks
- Systems Availability
- Backup procedure
- Network and connectivity
- IT Resources Planning
- Users Awareness & Support
- Systems & Users Security
- IT users Policies
- Database Architecture
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of IT department operations including IT infrastructure, Communication (LAN, WAN, email, etc.), database, backup recovery, regulatory compliance.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT group including downtime, reporting service levels, defining and tracking IT operational metrics and provide status to management.
- Prepare overall status and activity metrics that documents and tracks delivery of IT services, planned and unplanned system outages, and other key IT performance metrics.
- Maintains overall security of the network, systems, and data.
- Prepare high availability for critical business systems.
- Owns and maintains strict controls on data/system backups and recoverability.
- Manage team members in their daily activities as well as supporting business projects.
- Develop and manage relationships with vendors in support of team augmentation and systems support.
- Manage overall capacity utilization of Server/hardware environment ensuring it is optimized to meet business requirements.
- Maintain organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies
- Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
- Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
- Contribute to the development of IT departmental strategies to align with the overall business strategy as well as corporate strategy.
- Develop and implement hardware and software standards for network, servers, databases, wireless technology, file & print services, data retention standards, etc.
- Develop and maintain overall backup and recovery strategy (Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity).
- Determine, recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades for business applications, server hardware, network equipment, desktop, laptop, etc.
- Establish and implement 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues.
- Optimize database performance and scalability.
- Develop and implement database security measures.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest database technologies and trends.
Authorities
- IT Infrastructure, Systems, Network, Database and Backup
- Competencies of the Position
Education Level:
- Bachelors degree in Information technology, computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure and services.
- Experience with computer networks, network administration, and network installation.
- Proficient in computer hardware, cabling installation and support, wireless technology applications and interface, and IT security.
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows software, including server, office, and exchange.
Management and leadership skills.
- Experience with Database management
- Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Language Skills:
- Arabic is Primary Language
- Good in English
Work Experience:
- Problem Solving
- Projects Management
- Team Lead
- Technical knowledge:
- Systems Analysis
- Network Design
- Virtualizations
- Storage management
Required Skills:
Performance Data Network Administration Business Continuity Leadership Skills Database High Availability Database Management Connectivity Support Development Performance Metrics Disaster Recovery Computer Hardware Organization Operations Print Analysis Compliance Scalability Corrective Actions Regulatory Compliance Arabic Business Strategy Business Requirements Metrics Servers Storage Architecture Availability Infrastructure Forecasting Information Technology Strategy Databases Computer Science Security Vendors Education Windows Administration Scheduling Email Problem Solving Software Planning Design Engineering Business English Science Leadership Communication Management