Senior IT System Analyst

Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF); Medina Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refining company based in Saudi Arabia seeks a skilled professional for industrial application management. The role requires exceptional leadership in project management, compliance with cybersecurity standards, and enhancement of critical industrial applications. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields along with nine years of relevant experience. The position involves overseeing projects, maintaining systems, and ensuring optimal performance for various industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and project initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills for system optimizations.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their impact.
• Lead industrial application projects and coordinate teams.
• Document current and future architecture for systems.
• Enhance and develop applications to meet operational needs.
• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory standards.
• Monitor system health and investigate performance issues.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and user documentation.
• Perform software testing and quality assurance.

Skills

Industrial applications expertise

System architecture

Project management

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Main Responsibility

1. Innovation and Horizon Scanning: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends. Assess potential impact and applicability to improve operational efficiency.
2. Project Leadership: Act as a project lead for industrial application initiatives. Coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
3. Architecture and Roadmap Planning: Document current architecture, design future‑state architecture, and develop actionable plans for system upgrades and integrations. Maintain a technology roadmap aligned with business priorities.
4. Application Enhancement and Development: Identify areas for improvement in existing industrial applications and implement enhancements. Develop new routines or modules to meet operational and business requirements.
5. System Analysis and Optimization: Perform advanced analysis to recommend improvements in application performance, reliability, and scalability. Design and maintain databases and data dictionaries supporting industrial applications.
6. Lead Maintenance and Support: Oversee and manage the maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of all industrial applications, ensuring high availability and optimal performance for critical systems such as AVEVA PI, APMS, Honeywell, Belsim Vali, and related platforms.
7. Vendor and Upgrade Management: Coordinate with vendors for system upgrades, patches, and conversions. Ensure smooth transitions with minimal operational impact.
8. Technical Expertise and Training: Provide subject matter expertise (SME) for recurring incidents and escalations. Deliver technical training and guidance to internal teams and end‑users.
9. Compliance and Cybersecurity: Ensure all industrial applications comply with cybersecurity standards, change control processes, and regulatory requirements. Monitor for non‑compliance and implement corrective actions.
10. Monitoring and Incident Management: Continuously monitor system health and user activity. Investigate and resolve performance issues, recurring incidents, and suspicious activities promptly.
11. Documentation and SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user documentation, and departmental policies related to industrial applications.
12. Testing and Quality Assurance: Design and execute application tests to validate functionality and performance. Address software defects and ensure systems remain fully operational.
13. Performance Evaluation and Reporting: Track and analyze operational metrics to evaluate system performance. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
14. Change Management: Manage workstreams within transformation programs using structured change management methodologies to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
15. End‑User Support and Training: Deliver training sessions and support materials for end‑users to maximize system utilization and compliance.
16. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor to support organizational goals.

Minimum Qualification

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, Computer Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Related Experience: Nine (9) years of relevant experience.

Skills

Relevant professional expertise in industrial applications, system architecture, project management, and cybersecurity compliance.