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