Section Head of Digital Infrastructure

Sundus Recruitment and Outsourcing Services, Abu Dhabi; Ajman; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UAE seeks a Head of Digital Infrastructure to oversee IT infrastructure services, ensuring stability, service continuity, and security. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD/Master's degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic skills. This role includes managing departmental budgets and collaborating with external partners for technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in IT infrastructure and system performance.
• Experience in risk management and service continuity.
• Strong leadership and strategic management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital transformation vision and align goals.
• Oversee IT infrastructure operations and service performance.
• Manage departmental budgets and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with vendors for IT solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Change management skills

Communication abilities

Education

PhD with no experience

Master’s with 3 years’ experience

Bachelor’s with 6 years’ experience

Degree in IT Management or related field

Tools

IT Infrastructure Performance Management

Service Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Systems Monitoring & Automation

IT Asset Management

Job description

We’re Hiring: Head of Digital Infrastructure Department – UAE

We are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Infrastructure to lead and oversee the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure services – including networks, communications, systems, and data centers. The role also covers ensuring service continuity, IT security, and maintaining stability to meet organizational needs.

Location: UAE

️ Job Level: Executive / Mid-Management

Key Responsibilities

Lead the department’s strategy and align goals with the organization’s digital transformation vision

Oversee IT infrastructure operations, service continuity, and performance monitoring

Ensure compliance with governance, risk, and institutional excellence frameworks

Manage departmental budgets, resources, and performance indicators

Drive adoption of innovative, cost-effective technology solutions

Supervise disaster recovery, continuity, and infrastructure transition plans

Ensure alignment of IT service support policies with operational needs

Provide professional development, coaching, and support to the team

Collaborate with vendors and external partners for IT solutions and services

Requirements

️ PhD with no experience, OR Master’s with 3 years’ experience, OR Bachelor’s with 6 years’ experience

️ Degree in IT Management, Computer Engineering, or related field

️ Proven expertise in IT infrastructure, system performance, service continuity, and risk management

️ Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and change management skills

️ Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

️ Advanced Knowledge In

• IT Infrastructure Performance Management
• Service Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Systems Monitoring & Automation
• IT Asset Management
  
  

Preferred Competencies

Change Leadership & Strategic Thinking

Employee Empowerment & Development

Results Orientation & Accountability

Strong Customer Service Focus

If you are passionate about driving digital transformation and ensuring resilient IT infrastructure, we’d love to connect with you.

Interested professionals are invited to apply or share their CV