IT Infrastructure Director

Job description / Role

As the IT Infrastructure Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of their IT infrastructure. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring they work efficiently to deliver projects on time and to a high standard. You will also be responsible for managing budgets, developing strategies, and working with departments to ensure that their infrastructure supports the business objectives.

Client Details

Leading IT services company based in Saudi Arabia, providing innovative solutions to clients across various industries. This organisation has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and achieving exceptional results

Description

* Lead and manage the IT infrastructure team, ensuring that they work effectively to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Develop and implement strategies to ensure the smooth operation and optimization of our infrastructure systems.
* Manage the budget for the IT infrastructure department, ensuring that all expenditure is within budget and that the department operates cost-effectively.
* Work closely with other departments to ensure that our infrastructure systems support the business objectives of the company.
* Ensure that all infrastructure systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
* Develop and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure that our infrastructure systems can recover quickly in the event of a disruption or outage.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in IT infrastructure, and provide guidance and advice to the company on the adoption of new technologies.

Job Offer

* Competitive Salary Package
* Professional development opportunities
* Annual vacation

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
* At least 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
* Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure systems, including networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud computing.
* Experience in managing budgets and developing strategies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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.