Senior Manager - Technical Delivery

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in AI-driven technology solutions is seeking a Senior Manager – Technical Delivery. This role involves overseeing cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity implementation with a strong emphasis on project management and technical delivery. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of IT experience, with at least 7 years in leadership positions, and strong proficiency in both Arabic and English. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Yearly Bonus

Exclusive Discount Cards

Premium Family Insurance

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
• 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-scale data center & hybrid cloud deployments.
• Drive end-to-end application lifecycle.
• Implement ITIL processes for Service Delivery.

Skills

Infrastructure & Cloud Delivery

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Project & Delivery Management

Networking

Application Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

VMware

Cisco

Fortinet

ServiceNow

Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. The opportunity is for a hands-on “Senior Manager – Technical Delivery” with deep expertise across infrastructure, cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and application delivery. The candidate must review designs, validate architecture, challenge engineering decisions, and directly troubleshoot complex issues while leading multi-domain delivery. This role demands end-to-end ownership of enterprise IT systems across Cloud, Data Center, Security, Networks, and Applications.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Cloud Delivery
• Lead enterprise-scale data center & hybrid cloud deployments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Extensive experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSphere clusters, NSX, vSAN.
• Strong background in Windows / Linux server administration, patching, hardening, and performance tuning.
• Manage enterprise storage & backup ecosystems with emphasis on Commvault, NetApp, EMC, Pure Storage, replication, snapshots, and disaster recovery orchestration.
• Network Infrastructure
• Lead enterprise network architecture and operations – LAN / WAN, VPNs, SD-WAN, MPLS.
• Expertise in Cisco / Juniper / Arista switching and routing with protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
• Deep hands-on knowledge of firewall administration – Fortinet (FortiGate), Cisco ASA / Firepower, Palo Alto.
• Experience with load balancers, reverse proxies, and advanced monitoring (packet capture, traffic analysis, NetFlow / SNMP, etc.).
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• End-to-end management of enterprise security stack including hands-on on listed technologies :
• NAC (Network Access Control) for secure endpoint access.
• Vulnerability Assessment (VA) tools and remediation planning.
• Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) integration with SIEM / SOC.
• HSM (Hardware Security Modules) and KMS (Key Management Systems) for encryption & PKI.
• File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) solutions for compliance and forensic readiness.
• Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) capabilities for security investigations.
• Hands-on leadership of SIEM, EDR / XDR, IDS / IPS, PAM, and SOC operations.
• Ensure alignment with frameworks : ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, GDPR
• Application, Testing & Release Management
• Drive end-to-end application lifecycle – from dev oversight to automated testing and deployment.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps.
• Ensure release governance, rollback procedures, and zero-downtime deployment strategies.
• Oversee functional, regression, and performance testing automation.
• ITSM & Service Delivery
• Implement ITIL processes for Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
• Manage ITSM platforms like ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira Service Management.
• Define and enforce SLAs, KPIs, escalation procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Project & Delivery Management
• Lead multi-domain IT transformation programs – Cloud migrations, DC consolidations, Cybersecurity rollouts.
• Review HLD / LLD (High / Low-Level Designs) and ensure technical sign-off.
• Manage multi-vendor ecosystems, ensuring compliance and SLA adherence.
• Execute capacity planning, monitoring, cost optimization, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure on-time delivery & customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Advanced technical certifications strongly preferred.
• 15+ years in IT Infrastructure, Cybersecurity & Delivery, with 7+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven ability to deep dive into network, server, storage, cloud, and security troubleshooting.
• Hands-on mastery in at least 5+ areas, including : VMware stack (vCenter, ESXi, NSX, vSAN); Storage & Backup (Commvault, NetApp, EMC, Pure, Veeam, NetBackup); Networking (Cisco / Juniper, Fortinet firewalls, load balancers, SD-WAN); Cybersecurity stack (NAC, VA, TIP, HSM, KMS, PAM, FIM, DFIR); Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP); Application lifecycle & CI / CD; ITSM & Release Management.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprises leading technical delivery of large digital transformation projects; Technical Architect or Solution Architect experience.
• 2+ years in a Digital Transformation Program in a technical architect role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (Arabic preferred); Arabic & English proficiency.
• Hands-on with technologies required for this position and well-versed in Project Management Frameworks.
• Experience launching new or managing existing services / products, IT governance, delivery and operations.

What Working At Core42 Offers

• Competitive Salary : attractive salary package based on skills and experience
• Yearly Bonus : performance-based annual bonus
• Exclusive Discount Cards : Esaad and Fazaa discounts
• Premium Family Insurance : comprehensive health coverage including dental, vision and life
• Learning & Development : access to premium courses and learning platforms

Job Details

• Role Level : Director
• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Country : United Arab Emirates
• City : Abu Dhabi