IT Infrastructure Manager

cyberani solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee the design and maintenance of critical IT systems. This pivotal role involves ensuring the reliability and security of infrastructure components while supporting business goals. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage projects, and implement security measures to align with compliance standards. If you have a passion for technology and leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT infrastructure management, with 3 years in leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure management, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Lead and mentor the infrastructure team, managing vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Networking

Security Frameworks

Cloud Platforms

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

Azure

Google Cloud

VMware

Hyper-V

Kubernetes

Job description

The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, cloud platforms, and security systems. This role ensures high availability, performance, and security of all infrastructure components while supporting business objectives and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management & Operations

• Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of IT infrastructure, including data centres, networks, and cloud environments.
• Manage infrastructure-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of IT systems.
• Implement and maintain monitoring tools for proactive infrastructure performance management.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure infrastructure security aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., NCA, Aramco, ISO 20000).
• Implement and maintain security policies, firewalls, access controls, and vulnerability management processes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate risks.

Cloud & Virtualization

• Manage cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions (Oracle, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Oversee virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Kubernetes.

Network & Communication Systems

• Maintain and optimize network architecture, including LAN, WAN, VPNs, and SD-WAN.
• Ensure network redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP).
• Conduct regular DR tests and audits.

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead and mentor the IT infrastructure team, ensuring continuous skill development.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, and third-party consultants.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years in IT infrastructure management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Certifications (Preferred): CCNP, Azure, Oracle/Google Certified, ITIL, CISSP.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux server environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in networking, firewalls, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization and storage solutions.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills.