Head of IT Infrastructure – Financial Services
Randstad Middle East
Dubai, UAE
Ref: KP622-833
Randstad Middle East

The Role


The Role


Head of IT Infrastructure - Financial Services - Dubai

This leading provider of High Street FX and Consumer Transaction Services is looking for a Head of IT Infrastructure to be based in their Dubai office.

The role for the Head of IT Infrastructure will be to ensure the availability of computer systems throughout the company. Under your supervision, you will manage team members responsible for Server Applications, LAN / WAN, IT Security and Telecommunications.

You will also be heavily involved in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.

This role reports into the Head of IT and will be responsible for IT infrastructure strategy, staff management / appraisals, budget management, procurement and contract negotiation.

Requirements


Requirements


Education:

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

- Accredited certifications in OS, Network LAN/WAN, DB's, Applications, etc.

Work Experience:

- Minimum 5 years experience with all aspects of Oracle infrastructure, OS, Network Operations & Support.

- In-depth knowledge of UNIX / Linux based platforms, Backup/Recovery procedure, design and architecture

- Experience managing SAN systems and related tools/applications

- Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development.

- Ability to install, manage and administer different platform such as Windows, UNIX, Linux and all related tools, networking components and applications.

- Prince 2 / PMP certified

- English & Arabic (Oral & Written)

About the Company


About the Company


Over 30 years of local industry experience.

New name, proven expertise
In 2009, recruitment leaders Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), Hill McGlynn and Ma Foi integrated under the Randstad brand to form Randstad Middle East.

Experience and local knowledge are essential commodities within the Middle East region, so it made perfect sense to combine 30 years’ recruitment experience in the Gulf, providing a larger, more streamlined service to our clients and candidates.

As well as having the largest geographical footprint of any recruiter, Randstad is the world’s largest specialist recruitment provider, employing over 28,000 members of staff and helping over 2.5 million people find work every year. With an enviable reputation worldwide, we have an established and respected presence in the Middle East, and are the preferred choice for specialist staffing solutions in more customary and emerging markets across the entire region.

Our Sectors:

• Accounting & Finance
• Advertising, Media & PR
• Construction & Engineering
• Hospitality & Retail
• HR & Business Support
• Industrial
• IT & Telecommunications & Electronics
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceutical & FMCG
• Property & Real Estate
• Sales & Marketing
• Executive Search & Selection
• Facilities Management

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