Head of I.T
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About This Role
Overview
- Reporting to the General Manager, the role involves overseeing the IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations of the branch.
- The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA), managing IT risks, maintaining critical systems (SARIE and TANFEETH), and handling vendor relationships.
- This is a senior-level position requiring significant experience in IT management within the banking or financial services sector.
Strategic Planning & Compliance
- Develop and implement the branch's IT strategy and structure.
- Ensure compliance with SAMA regulations and other regulatory requirements.
- Formulate IT policies, procedures, and emergency drills.
Risk Management
- Identify, analyze, and mitigate IT risks.
- Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery (DR) planning.
System Maintenance & Operation
- Maintain SARIE and TANFEETH systems in collaboration with SAMA and third-party vendors.
- Manage network infrastructure, servers, storage devices, and production/office systems.
- Troubleshoot system faults to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
Vendor & Asset Management
- Handle procurement of software/hardware and manage maintenance agreements.
- Oversee IT budget allocation and asset management.
Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between internal departments, vendors, and regulators.
- Approve local systems and manage IT equipment procurement.
Emergency Preparedness
- Design and execute emergency drills to ensure readiness for potential disruptions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fields.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in IT system maintenance and management.
- Experience in banking/financial services is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISP, or CISA are preferred.
- Familiarity with SARIE/TANFEETH systems is advantageous.
- Knowledge of network equipment operators is a plus.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in managing banking systems like SARIE/TANFEETH.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (SAMA) governing financial institutions.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external stakeholders (vendors/regulators).
- Technical expertise in networking, server management, disaster recovery planning, and risk mitigation.
- Holds relevant certifications (e.g., CCIE/CISA) to demonstrate technical proficiency.
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