Information Technology Expert

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks an experienced ICT Expert to lead and support IT applications, infrastructure, systems, and daily technology operations.

The role requires hands-on leadership across enterprise applications, infrastructure, databases, networks, information security, backup/DR, and IT support, with a strong focus on ERP and collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar position.
• Experience leading IT operations, infrastructure, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, business applications, and end-user support.
• Manage IT infrastructure focusing on availability, performance, security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Support ERP and enterprise applications, including system enhancements, integrations, workflows, and user requirements.
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, virtual machines, Hyper-V, IIS, SQL Server, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee database administration including performance, availability, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Manage network and security infrastructure including firewalls, access points, connectivity, and security controls.
• Lead cloud and collaboration environments including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Lead backup and recovery activities using Veeam and related enterprise backup solutions.
• Support development, implementation, integration, and enhancement of internal business applications.
• Manage IT assets, technical documentation, policies, procedures, standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Lead and organize IT team activities, assign responsibilities, develop team capabilities, and ensure effective technical support.
• Coordinate with business leaders to translate technology requirements into practical IT solutions.

Skills

IT leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

OneDrive

Veeam

SQL Server

Hyper-V

IIS

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

A leading semi-government entity in Saudi Arabia’s is looking for skilled professionals to join its growing team. Headquartered in Riyadh, the organization plays a strategic role in supporting economic development initiatives and driving long-term impact across key sectors.

If you are looking for a meaningful career with an organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and industry excellence, this is your opportunity to be part of something impactful.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on ICT Exprt to lead and support the organization’s IT applications, infrastructure, systems, and day-to-day technology operations.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with team leadership capabilities and has practical experience across enterprise applications, infrastructure, systems administration, databases, networks, information security, backup and disaster recovery, and IT support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, business applications, and end-user support, ensuring reliable and secure technology services.
• Manage and continuously enhance IT infrastructure, focusing on availability, performance, security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Support and administer ERP and enterprise/business applications, including system enhancements, integrations, workflows, and user requirements.
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, virtual machines, Hyper-V, IIS, SQL Server, and related infrastructure technologies.
• Oversee database administration, including performance, availability, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Manage network and security infrastructure, including firewalls, access points, connectivity, and infrastructure security controls.
• Manage cloud and collaboration environments, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
• Lead backup and recovery activities using technologies such as Veeam and related enterprise backup solutions.
• Support the development, implementation, integration, and enhancement of internal business applications.
• Manage IT assets, technical documentation, policies, procedures, standards, and knowledge repositories.
• Lead and organize IT team activities, assign responsibilities, develop team capabilities, and ensure effective technical support.
• Coordinate with business leaders and other stakeholders to understand technology requirements and translate them into practical IT solutions.
• IT Infrastructure & Operations Management
• ERP & Enterprise Applications
• Systems & Network Administration
• Windows Server / Active Directory / IIS
• SQL Server & Database Administration
• Hyper-V & Virtual Machines
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Veeam Backup
• Firewall & Network Security
• Application Development & Systems Integration
• Power BI

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Applications, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in similar position.