Now it’s your time to join the #1 bank in the Middle East and one of the most prestigious financial companies in the region.
Shaking up the world of banking requires a lot of smarts and skill. We’re looking for the brightest and best to help us reach our goals and we’ll also help you reach yours.
Your success is our success as you grow stronger in your career. Join us and leave a legacy of your own, as a pioneer in both the company and the industry.
In this role, you will be owning the Infrastructure and Security Architecture Service by managing diverse teams responsible for the planning, design and implementation of the Bank’s infrastructure and security platforms and their expansion, as well as providing architecture services to the existing and new projects within the Bank.
You will be responsible for managing the activities of your teams while working in collaboration with Security Operations, Network Operations, Datacenter Operations and various other internal and external teams and parties.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Provide leadership to the architecture teams with a broad set of responsibilities, manage tactical and strategic activities with a focus on continuous service improvement
Collaborate with different hardware and software vendors to address company business and technical requirements
Conduct Proof of Concept (PoC) tests to ensure vendor solutions meet company requirements
Provide infrastructure and security architecture support to the various project teams, to ensure that projects are executed within their deadlines, and integrated into company IT systems without affecting services
Develop and maintain long term strategies that will help to enhance and achieve long term goals for the company
Participate in all Change Management processes including risk assessment and procedural development and review
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering or equivalent degree
5-Expert-level industry or vendors certifications are desired
10 years of Network and Security architecture experience in mission critical environments with 3 years in a supervisory / management role.
Strongly preferred experience : working with Banks and other financial institutions, federal agencies
Strong management and leadership skills
Extensive knowledge of the enterprise security, networks, software and hardware technologies, as well as modern industry trends
Working knowledge of the ITIL or similar ITSM Framework
Must have the ability to make solid business decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Must display confidence in critical situations
Team player with excellent consultative and communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with internal and external clients, vendors and consultants 
