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    Client Engineering – Security Specialist | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities As a Security Specialist in the IBM Client Engineering, you will work along with the client CISO and/or Security SMEs to ensure security and compliance requirements are integrated into Minimum Viable Solution (MVS). You are a thought leader in DevSecOps practices and have hands on expertise with security practices across the infrastructure, applications, and networks.To be successful in this role you will:* Utilize the IT risk management discipline to define relevant policies, standards, & controls for the solution. * Ensure requirements for security & data privacy controls are integral throughout all phases of the solution lifecycle. * Design the innovative security architecture; ensure the security, reliability & integrity requirements are met as a part of the overall solution architecture. Ensure inter-dependencies with other functions are addressed. * Understand Cloud Security Strategy, Risk and Compliance as well as a good understanding of multiple domains IAM, Security Operations Consulting, Application and Data Security and Infrastructure Endpoint, leveraging principles of Zero Trust security architectures, and cloud native & hybrid security solutions. * Lead security component integration and delivery via hands-on experience addressing security issues for cloud-based applications, containers, infrastructure, and networks. * Forge strong working relationships with the client, IBM Client Engineering teams, and the Product Owner. * Understand the current IT security risk landscape; articulate security requirements, issues, and solutions in business terms for leaders. * Apply consulting methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and industry knowledge to determine and address client’s security needs. * Translate client business requirements to help define the structure of solutions and architectures, including systems, applications, and process components.

    Required Professional and Technical Expertise: * 5+ years of experience in at least 2 of the following: Security Info and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration & Automation (SOAR), Encryption Implementations (PKI, Key Management, KYOK, etc.) , Firewalls/Segmentation/Secure Networks, Intrusion Detection/Prevention, Anti-Malware, DDoS Protection, Mobile Device Security, Endpoint Event Detection & Response, Security Patch Management, Incident Resolution, Identity Access & Management / SSO, IT Risk Management, IT Regulatory Compliance[JV1] * Working experience of industry compliance and security standards for traditional on-premise security including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST * Working knowledge of key cloud security frameworks such as CSA CCM, SASE, ZTNA, etc. * Knowledge of the cloud delivery, security and deployment models for IaaS offerings provided by at least one of IBM Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure platforms. * An understanding of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) into SaaS services and integration of CASB to SOC/SIEM services. * Extensive track record in delivering large-scale, complex and multi-year security transformation programs / projects. Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise: * Cloud Certification in for at least one hyperscaler, security specialist certifications. * Familiarity with IT regulatory concepts and their ramifications on security controls (HIPAA, EU-GDPR, …) * 8+ years of experience as a Security Specialist

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Client Engineering Solution Architect | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction Solution Architects are the technical experts and advisors to clients, IBM sales teams and/or IBM Business Partners. You understand the client’s business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape. You apply your business insights, build and maintain client relationships, incorporate hardware, software and services into client-valued solutions and ensure client readiness for the implementation of technical solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future for both IBM and its clients. Start your journey now!Your Role and Responsibilities Solution Architects in IBM’s Client Engineering are part of a cross – functional team that delivers a unique client co – creation experience to accelerate client transformation. As part of an entrepreneurial team, you will co – create with clients through IBM Client Engineering as the new norm. You will dev elop the framework and integrated solutions that address the client’s business needs while also driving the client’s consumption of IBM technologies and services. You will lead all aspects of the integrated solution, from identification of requirements to technical decisions impacting the business outcome. You will collaborate with members of the client team and IBM team to define and execute Proofs of Technology and Minimum Viable Solutions. You will combine contemporary Cloud, AI and Analytics skills with deep industry expertise and an understanding of the client’s business. To be successful in this role you will need to: – Play a leadership role within the Client Engineering team to facilitate co-creation and joint development between clients and IBM – Continuously expand essential business, industry, technology, and competitive knowledge in Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Foundry, Container Security and Red Hat technologies (OpenShift, Ansible, RHEL, etc.) – Expand partnerships at all levels of the client organi zation resulting in highest levels of client advocacy – Champion an entrepreneurial mindset and deliver unique value by leveraging industry and technology expertise to drive innovative strategies to accelerate clients’ success – Connect client pain points an d opportunities to full suite of IBM technology and services in a client context – Hands-on experience and willingness to remain hands-on

    – 5+ years of cross-functional knowledge of numerous engineering areas including Kubernetes and Cloud Platforms, Agile Integration, API Management, Application Modernization, Hybrid Multi-cloud architectures, containerization/Kubernetes, microservices design, DevOps, Edge, IOT, Messaging, Process & Network Automation.- 5+ years of experience in working within cloud-based software development – 5+ years of experience in a technical solution and architect role for cloud-based solutions- Experience in architecting / deploying / operating solutions built on AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud.- 3+ years using agile practices – 5+ years of client facing experience -strong, collaborative client relationships – 8+ years of technical pre-sales experiencePreferred Professional and Technical Expertise: – Cloud Certification in for at least one hyperscaler ( AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud ) , Cloud Architect certifications . – Certification in one of the Container Platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher) – Architectural knowledge of IBM Cloud Paks, RedHat OpenShift and the RedHat portfolio. – 10+ years of technical pre-sales experience

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Security Services Seller | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities The Security Services Seller will lead sales activities in UAE Focused on AD and act as the focal point to the client for the sales of IBM Security Services. The position will entail managing key relationships, understanding the client’s organization and culture, and developing strategic plans to address both IT and Line-of-Business organizations. The main focus of this role is Opportunity Identification and Opportunity Ownership. The candidate must have the ability to develop security pursuit strategies in key accounts and support new business opportunities which include defining sales opportunities, determining engagement scope & cost projections, formulating potential security solutions based on client requirements, and functioning as the Security Sales Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the assigned territory. Candidate should demonstrate the use of consultative sales techniques to develop and broaden sales opportunities throughout the territory.Responsibilities: * Manage Security Services Signings, Revenue and Profit objective attainment for an assigned territory* Interlock with Security Services Technical and Delivery teams to drive qualified opportunities’ to close* Exceed the sales plan and business objectives by successfully selling IBM Security services into the territory* Actively lead the resolution of customer issues to ensure their satisfaction and a successful outcome to the sale* Engage technical resources, as appropriate, to ensure the company overcomes any technical objections in the sales cycle* Develop trusted relationships at a senior management level in enterprise accounts and develop and maintain their confidence* Leverage subject matter experts, executives, and thought leaders as needed to provide value to the client. This role will build relationships with senior client executives while earning a reputation as a trusted business advise* Coordinate and deliver timely, accurate and quality information, as required to meet sales goals

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise * Experience as security seller covering Abu Dhabi* Deep knowledge of security solutions, services, and offerings* Demonstrated success closing large deals* Experienced in consultative sales techniques* Strong communication skills: Senior executive level presence and presentation skills in both written and verbal communication* Demonstrable ability to build IBM relationships, become a trusted advisor and influence for positive outcomes* Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into client solutions & actions.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise * Knowledge of IBM Security Services proposal, portfolio and deals

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Client Engineering – Designer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities Client Engineering Designers are part of a cross – functional team that delivers a unique client co – creation experience to accelerate client transformation. As part of an entrepreneurial team, you will lead UX and customer / user journey design for prioritized use cases and minimal viable solutions. You will synthesize research, client insights and requirements to craft user experiences that connect people with products, services and brands. You will apply information architecture, research and evaluation in user design. You will facilitate and leads design sessions with clients and IBM team, using contemporary methods and tools. An ideal candidate will connect the dots at both abstract and tactical levels; is empathetic and expressiv e, curious and creative .To be successful in this role you will need to: – Be highly skilled in both visual and UX design – Have excellent written communication and storytelling skills – Apply IBM Design Thinking methods, translating requirements into hypotheses, research and facilitation to uncover meaningful connections with products – Work in an Agile, collaborative environment to recognize stakeholder requirements and ensure that designs address user pain points and serve the users with an elite experience – Build and maintain close relationships with cross disciplinary IBM and client teams – Work closely with senior leaders, explaining design decisions to build consensus – Provide thought leadership among the network of Designers and client stakeholders – Turn ideas into reality with a focus on inno vation and development of new technology – Demonstrate a growth mindset and continuous learning by staying up to date on the latest design tools and methods

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 5+ years UX Design with an appreciation of the application of typographic skills, understanding of color and visual hierarchy, iconography and aesthetics. – Skilled in UX design as applied to a variety of problems in domains such as Cloud, Data, AI, Security and Business Automation – 3+ years as in a Lead designer role with the capability of supporting non – designers mentally make their way through very new concepts and adjusting techniques to ensure all clients leave with a clear understanding of the value of design and their role in reaching the ideal user experience – 5+ years using enterprise design thinking and how to use it to drive to user-centric solutions of complex technical problems – 5+ years in a client facing role, including workshop facilitation to shepherd through the IBM Client Garage methods, anticipate client needs, and work with peers and executives to help the client have an excellent experience Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Knowledge of how to use workshop techniques to align diverse stakeholders around a business-centric outcome – Understanding of how to use user research methods (formal and informal) to uncover critical user, business and technical needs – Knowledge of how to inject UX Design into an agile development environment – Understanding of Hybrid Cloud technologies and how they can bring value to our clients and their users including knowledge of IBM’s Cloud, Cloud Paks, Services strategy, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat portfolio. – 8 + years of experience as a Designer

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Cyber Security Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Supporting information security policies, defining information security roles and responsibilities, and setting information security goals for implementation; • Providing information security and information risk management frameworks; • Identifying known and emerging information security issues; • Identifying shifts in the organization’s implicit information risk appetite; • Assisting management in developing information security processes and controls to manage information security risks and information security issues; • Providing guidance and training on information security and information risk management processes; • Facilitating and monitoring implementation of effective information security and information risk management practices by operational management; • Alerting operational management to emerging information security issues and changing regulatory and information risk scenarios; • Monitoring the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, accuracy and completeness of reporting, compliance with laws and regulations in connection with Information Security, and timely remediation of deficiencies. • Developing and maintaining cyber security strategy, policy, architecture, Risk management process. • Perform the cyber security activities across the Member Organization, including: • Monitoring of the cyber security activities (SOC monitoring) • Monitoring of compliance with cyber security regulations, policies, standards and procedures • Overseeing the investigation of cyber security incidents • Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence from internal and external sources • Performing cyber security reviews • Banks Compliance with SAMA Cyber Security Frame Work

    Salary:
    SAR
    35,000 to 45,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    4+ years of experience in handling cyber security function preferably in a financial institutionSkills:• CISSP, CISM, or any Information/Cyber Security certifications• ISO 27001, CRISK, or ISO 31000 certification and knowledge.• Thorough Knowledge of risk management• Sound independent judgement• Very good Communication and interpersonal skills.• Must be able to work independently as well as in teams.• High Analytical and problem-solving skills.• Independent, self-driven and proactive attitude.• Master’s in information security is preferable.

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Assistant IT Manager | National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Administration of the Systems network • Install, configure and troubleshoot Windows and AIX Servers• Administrates telecommunications, including LAN/WAN, routers, data communications, Internet and Network connectivity, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, IS TCP/IP, UDP , HTTP , FTP protocols and perform protocol and network analysis• Implements policies and procedures for LAN/WAN usage throughout the organization with monitoring Network performance and maintain LANS/WANS security• Troubleshoots problems with networks, web services and email services • Provide 24/7 support for critical situations

    Salary:
    SAR
    25,000 to 35,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    The candidate must have experience in the Banking Technology, having considerable hands-on experience working on the infrastructure and network. • At least 5 years related work experience in the Information Security• Must have administration experience in Active Directory, AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, MS-Exchange Server, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, Routers, Hub and Switches• Experience in SARIE, SADAD and MADA • Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills• Ability to work under pressure• Highly self-motivated and dedicated• Good Communication Skills in English (both verbal and writing)• Experience in AIX, Windows Servers, Oracle Server, Network Security and virtualization

    National Bank of Pakistan is largest state owned bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organization into a modern commercial bank. The Bank’s services are available to individuals, corporate entities and government. While it continues to act as trustee of public funds and as the agent to the State Bank of Pakistan (in places where SBP does not have presence).

    National Bank of Pakistan has built an extensive branch network with over 1313 branches in Pakistan. It has agency arrangements with more than 3000 correspondent banks worldwide. Its subsidiaries are Taurus Securities Ltd, NBP Exchange Company Ltd, NBP Capital Ltd, NBP Modaraba Management Company Ltd, and CJSC Bank, Almaty, Kazakhstan. It has recently opened a subsidiary in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

    The bank has global presence having 23 overseas branches in 11 countries. The bank also has a representative office in China and Canada. More

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    Client Engineering – Cloud Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities As a Cloud Engineer you understand the nuances of different Cloud solutions (hybrid, public, private, multi-cloud, on premise) and implications for solution design. You recognize the relationship among various technologies and architectures and how they contribute to an overall solution. You develop a deep interpretation of complex large scale multi-region solutions that are utilizing multiple independent life cycle microservices. To be successful in this role you: * Employ IBM’s Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability; ensure that the implemented solutions are unit tested and ready to be integrated into their product * Demonstrate a growth mindset and continuous learning; stay current on IBM strategy and offerings with understanding of technical principles of Docker and Kubernetes * Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills combined with keen desire to develop quality code in an Agile process * Design, code, and test innovative component-level solutions in areas such as cloud foundation, cloud services, cloud management applications, machine learning, computational linguistics, natural language processing and security applications * Use DevOps practices and methods to plan and create software applications

    Required Experience: * 5+ years of hands-on experience in Kubernetes and Cloud Platforms, Agile Integration, API Management, Application Modernization, and DevOps. * 3+ year of hands-on experience in building cloud-native solutions based on containers (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, or others) * 2+ years of hands-on experience in developing / deploying / operating solutions on AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud. * 3+ years hands-on experience in common development frameworks (Spring, ReactJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Ruby) and programing languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, Go) * Experience in implementing various microservices patterns (Circuit breaker pattern, bulkhead pattern, back-end for front-end patterns, cache aside patterns, etc.) * 2+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying APIs (RESTful, etc.) * Hands-on experience of designing and implementing cloud solutions that implement CI/CD best practices (DevOps, DevSecOps, and/or GitOps) * Broad understanding of both public cloud and on-premise infrastructure (network, storage, security, edge) and infrastructure orchestration. * Knowledge and practical experience of application platforms both traditional and cloud native. * Understand where modernization can be used across applications, integration, data, infrastructure and practices to inflict positive impact for the business and to recognize the patterns that work and the pitfalls to avoid. Preferred Experience: * Cloud Certification in for at least one hyperscaler (AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud) * Certification in one of the Container Platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu, Rancher) * Experience in implementation, troubleshooting, upgrading and managing Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud Paks * Experience in OpenStack, Terraform, Ansible * 8+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Cybersecurity & Compliance Manager | Propel Consult

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Cybersecurity & Compliance Manager – Saudi National

    • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required e.g. Computer Science or Management Information Systems.• MBA or Master’s in a relevant field is a plus• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role• Must be a Saudi national

    Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties.
    We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more.
    Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

    Banking & Finance
    Human Resources
    Oil & Gas
    Construction
    Architecture & Engineering More