Head of IT, Fintech, Dubai
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Lead IT strategy and team, manage Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Fortinet stack, ensuring 24/7 trading environment and compliance with ITIL standards.
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Overview
A multi-asset trading group is looking to hire their first head of IT to own and run the global IT function across the group.
Lead a small team, manage the stack hands-on, and keep a 24/7 trading environment running.
Responsibilities
- Own IT strategy, budget, service standards and SLAs
- Lead and grow the IT team, including helpdesk and engineering, with 24/7 cover
- Administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Intune
- Run Windows Server (DNS, DHCP, GPO, domain controllers), backups, patching and endpoint security
- Own the Fortinet stack (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS), VPN, firewall policy and segmentation
- Govern user lifecycle, access controls and joiner-mover-leaver with HR
- Develop and enforce IT policy, audits, BCP and ITIL-aligned operations
- Manage vendors, telecoms providers and managed service partners
- Lead infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations and automation projects
Required
- 8+ years IT and systems administration, with leadership experience
- Recent role inside an FX/CFD broker, crypto exchange, bank, FinTech or payments institution
- Hands-on depth across Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Windows Server and Intune
- Fortinet across firewalls, VPN and security monitoring
- Multi-office, multi-jurisdiction support experience
- ITIL fluency, strong documentation discipline
- Available for 24/7 on-call
Preferred
- SOC2 or ISO 27001 exposure
- Fortinet NSE 4+, Network+/Security+, ITIL v4
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