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Ref: KP556-392
Job description / Role
Responsibilities:
• Support the Manager - IT Infrastructure with the development of corporate IT infrastructure policies and procedures
• Support the Manager - IT Infrastructure with the development of IT systems standards across K&A
• Develop K&A IT security architecture, detailing authentication systems, firewalls, endpoint security, encryption tools
• Enact access rights and ensure proper authentication for access to data centers, networks, databases and applications
• Set up and maintain firewall administration and overall network security
• Administer company-wide email servers and handling systems
• Implement IT disaster recovery plans
• Operate and maintain IT infrastructure, including local area networks, servers, back-up servers, intra-office networks, telecom networks, PCs, printers, scanners, videoconferencing, etc.
• Track IT network availability and performance and resolve operational issues
• VMWare, DELL EMC, Citrix certified.
• Monitor network availability and performance in the K&A headquarter, and respond to any network issues, as needed
• Review technology upgrade requests received from Geographies and ensure compatibility with existing system
• Track procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure across Geographies
• Support the installation of primary IT infrastructure across K&A offices (e.g. servers, back-up servers, intra-office networks) in coordination with local IT teams
• Support the set-up of IT infrastructure in new offices, as needed
• Implement corporate policies and procedures
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 4+ years of experience in an IT function with a focus on IT infrastructure
• IT certification is preferred (e.g. MCSE, CCIE, CCNA,MCITP, ITIL, VMware, Dell EMC)
• Good Knowledge of IT infrastructure and systems
• Good Knowledge of Architecture, Engineering and Planning Industry IT infrastructure requirements is preferred
• Good Knowledge of IT security policies, procedures and techniques
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and communication Skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage
About the Company
Khatib & Alami, a multidisciplinary urban regional planning, architectural and engineering consulting company, offers clients an integrated approach toward the ever-increasing need for reliable project delivery systems. In-house expertise and the continuous recruitment of bright and innovative professionals enable us to meet the challenges of development with due consideration to environmental protection, social and economic characteristics of society. In close concert with clients, we have been able to consolidate factors that make the resultant project coincide with the client's vision within the time frame and budget set out for implementation.
K&A started its consulting services in Lebanon and extended the areas of its professional activities in accordance with the growth of its experience, and its human and financial resources. The company operates in various countries including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Sultanate of Oman, State of Qatar, State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya, Sudan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Belgium, Gabon and USA. K&A employs around 4,000 professionals and technicians. Since 1984, K&A has continuously ranked among the top 100 International Design firms as published by Engineering News Record (ENR). K&A has also obtained the ISO 9001:2000 certification for its Quality Management System (QMS).