Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Cloud Computing

• Highly skilled in designing and managing Data Centers and cloud hosting services (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud).
• Management of virtual servers and virtualization technologies (VMware / Hyper-V).
• Developing and implementing Backup & Disaster Recovery plans.

Networking & Information Security

• Designing and engineering complex networks, and managing Firewalls and VPNs.
• Strong experience (ideally with certified credentials) in Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto systems.
• Leading the Cyber Security framework by establishing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and executing immediate responses to any technical breaches.
• Ensuring security compliance with the company s regulatory and legal requirements.

Applications & Technical Integration

• Managing and implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, with a preference for cloud-based platforms (Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Odoo).
• Professional expertise in integration mechanisms between various systems (both Cloud and On-premise) to ensure seamless data flow.

IT Operations & Technical Support

• Full management of the IT Support Structure.
• Oversight of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Helpdesk management to guarantee business continuity.

Strategic Priorities: Recognizing the critical importance of Data Security, Low Latency system responsiveness, and Business Continuity processes within an uninterrupted financial environment.

Desired Candidate Profile

Years of Experience: A minimum of 10 to 15 years of professional experience in the Information Technology field.

Leadership Experience: At least 5 years spent in a leadership role (e.g., Department Manager, Division Head, or IT Director).

Sector: Deep, prior experience working within financial institutions, investment companies, or banks.

Specialized Knowledge:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Online Trading Platforms.
• Thorough familiarity with Portfolio Management Systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations issued by regulatory authorities (such as CMA), as well as compliance systems, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies.

Academic Degree: Bachelor s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Management Information Systems (MIS).

Additional Qualifications (Competitive Advantage):

• Master s degree in IT Management or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Required Professional Certifications:

• Information Security: CISSP
• Service Management: ITIL
• Project Management: PMP and/or PgMP
• Technical Certifications: Cisco, Microsoft, AWS

Leadership & Managerial Skills:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop the IT sector in a way that serves the company s investment and administrative vision.
• Budget Management: High efficiency in managing the department s financial budget, balancing Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditures (OPEX).
• Vendor Management: Professional handling of global service providers (such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Oracle, Microsoft, AVAYA, etc.).
• Team Leadership: Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team (networks, security, technical support, developers) with a unified team spirit.
• Large-Scale Project Management: Leading complex digital transformation projects from initial planning through to execution.

Key Personal Attributes:

• An innovative personality who constantly strives to implement the latest technologies to serve corporate objectives.
• High analytical capability with a strong focus on resolving complex, department-related technical issues.
• Resilience and high capability to work under pressure, particularly during technical emergencies.
• Quick wit and decisiveness in making well-calculated decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between technical departments and non-technical business units across the company.