IT Manager

Job description / Role

IT Manager - Must have banking experience

* To develop, administrate and secure trouble-free functioning of the local (computer) network of the Bank
* Manage and maintain local network, systems and infrastructure helping the bank to expand

Client Details

* Global Retail Bank that is setting up their first location in the Middle East.

Description

* This role will be end to end IT Management including hands on systems admin as well as setting up and running the IT function from scratch. You will be the first IT person on the ground so will need to perform a greenfield set up.
* Manage and maintain Windows based core services including Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL server, Cluster Services, RDS Services, CA Services
* Support Windows and Linux client systems
* Control user access to the network
* Responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining network operating systems in support of business processing requirements
* Responsible for testing and implementing new technologies within the Bank
* Maintain core network services including NTP, DNS, DHCP, Radius
* Maintain networking equipment including switches, routers, FC switches and any Corporate Storage Systems
* To perform the general management of the IT under supervision.
* To develop, administrate and secure trouble-free functioning of the local (computer) network of the Bank
* To organize and supervise the prompt and professional user support services in the Bank.
* To organize, supervise and provide business and system analysis for tasks and projects initiated by departments and the Management of the Bank.
* To supervise contracts related to purchases of software and hardware required by the Bank.
* To supervise the maintenance of the main contracts with the hardware suppliers, software vendors and other service providers for the Bank.
* To establish working groups for the implementation of the most important automation projects, to participate in their activities, to manage relevant projects.

Job Offer

* Competitive salary package on offer for the right candidate.
* This role offers the chance to establish and grow an IT function and eventually progress to a senior IT leadership position within a high growth bank.

Requirements

* Expertise in managing the full-scale IT function
* Track record of setting up IT function is a strong advantage
* University degree in Mathematics/Technology; Executive Education is a plus
* Fluency in English; Arabic/ Russian will be considered a strong advantage.
* Administration of Windows and Linux systems/products

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.