Datacenter Manager

National Commercial Bank; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

National Commercial Bank in Jeddah seeks a Datacenter Manager to oversee the bank's datacenter infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and compliant services.

You will lead a team of engineers, coordinate with IT security and business units, plan upgrades, and drive disaster recovery and performance improvements across servers, storage, and networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer discipline.
• Advanced certifications in datacenter technologies are a plus.
• 5–8 years in datacenter management with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience in large financial institution environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day datacenter operations (servers, storage, network).
• Ensure availability, performance, and security of systems and services.
• Plan and implement upgrades to support growth and stability.
• Design disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Enforce security policies and regulatory compliance (SAMA, AML/CTF).
• Lead and mentor datacenter engineers; coordinate with IT/security teams.

Skills

Datacenter governance & operations

Cloud integration (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Security & compliance awareness

Leadership & team mentoring

Problem solving & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Advanced datacenter certifications (VMware, Cisco, CompTIA, etc.)

Job description

We are seeking a Datacenter Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of the bank's datacenter infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical knowledge of datacenter technologies and the ability to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the datacenter environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Datacenter Operations and Maintenance:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the datacenter, including server, storage, and network infrastructure.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of all datacenter systems and services.

Infrastructure Planning and Implementation:

• Plan, design, and implement datacenter infrastructure upgrades and expansions to support business growth and operational needs.
• Ensure the scalability and stability of the datacenter to accommodate evolving requirements.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• Plan, design, and implement disaster recovery procedures for the datacenter infrastructure.
• Ensure the backup and recovery of critical datacenter components and services.

Security and Compliance:

• Enforce datacenter security policies and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations (e.g., SAMA, AML/CTF).
• Conduct regular audits and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate risks.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor datacenter performance and implement optimization strategies to ensure optimal system performance.
• Analyze system logs and performance metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of datacenter engineers and administrators.
• Work closely with IT operations, security teams, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless datacenter operations.

Job Requirements:

Nationality:

• Saudi

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in datacenter technologies (e.g., VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA) are a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in datacenter management, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale datacenter environments in a financial institution.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong technical knowledge of datacenter infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network components.
• Experience with datacenter performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud-based datacenter solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of datacenter security, access control, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Location:

• Jeddah