Manager - Security Systems & Data Center

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of data centres and physical security systems.
• Lead risk assessments and design security measures to protect the company's data and infrastructure.
• Manage issues and provide advise to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with hardware, software, and network systems within the data centre.
• Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity planning and testing to ensure the availability and reliability of the data centre.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies.
• Provide leadership guidance in crisis situations related to security and data centre operations.
• Ensure the security and integrity of the data center and its systems and data, including implementing security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and backup procedures.
• Develop, update and monitor documentation for all data center systems and processes, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Manage vendor relationships and lead contract negotiation for hardware, software, and services.
• Stay current with industry developments and new technologies and make recommendations for upgrades and improvements to the data canter as needed.

People Management Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the IT and security teams and work with other departments to ensure that the data canter is meeting their needs.
• Lead and manage a team of data canter engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and coaching to ensure that the team has the necessary skills and knowledge to support the data canter infrastructure.
• Lead a team responsible for the continuous improvement of various systems.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for technology upgrades and integration projects.
• Define the strategy and vision for the data center.
• Enforce compliance with the company's overall goals and objectives, security standards and protocols, and regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC.
• Deliver regular reporting and updates on the status and performance of the data canter to senior management and stakeholders.
• Implement innovative technologies for both operations and projects aligning with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in security systems or data centre management will be a plus
• Excellent English. Arabic is an added advantage
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a similar role
• General knowledge of current and emerging technologies in Network, Public Cloud, Security systems and IT hardware.
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development.
• Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Keep attention to detail.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.