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    Assistant Manager/Manager (Technology Risk) | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As an AM/M, you will be part of the Technology Risk Advisory Services helping clients manage risks arising from technology enhancements in the organisation.Client DetailsA leading consulting firm based in Dubai.Description* Perform manual and automated network and application penetration tests.* Perform manual and automated penetration tests on mobile and cloud platforms.* Identify and exploit security risks within applications and network infrastructure.* Analyse vulnerability impacts to customer’s business, regulatory compliance and IT operations.* Contribute towards developing our methodologies, processes, techniques, standards, especially NESA, ADHICS and NIST Cyber Security framework.* Understand and stay current with the critical threats to client’s IT infrastructure and continually analysing cyber threat intelligence sources and techniques utilised by cybercriminals.* Contribute towards managing the overall client service delivery.* Ensure thorough project documentation and maintain electronic filing.* Complete project assignments with minimum supervision and within the timelines provided by the management.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Strong growth focused role* Opportunity to work for a leading organisation

    * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS.* OSCP/CRTP/CEH/ECSA or similar certification. CISA would be a plus.* ITIL/ISO 27001 LA or similar certification.* Experience in testing Information Security Governance and Management.* You have significant experience in assessing IT Infrastructure, configuration and Network Architecture in accordance with appropriate standards such as:* National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)* SANS Institute* Information Security Forum (ISF) and* ISO 27001* ISO 22301* Significant experience in external and internal vulnerability and penetration testing of IT Infrastructure firewalls, routers and switches.* Strong experience in IT General Controls Audits.* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience of working as IT risk consultant or an IT auditor for a public accounting firm, professional services firm, technology company, telecom company or a financial services company, or comparable experience as an IT/IS consultant.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
    Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Senior Data Scientist / Data Scientist – Omani National | Manpower Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    Data Scientist role in the Digital Subsurface Solutions Data Science team, who will be responsible for guiding the successful delivery of Analytic Solutions to internal customers.Location: Muscat, Oman.The Data Scientist will be responsible for designing and executing undirected research and tackling open-ended data problems related to AI, ML, predictive / analytical modeling, data mining, and research on large scale, complex data sets, using statistical, machine learning, graph modeling, text mining and other modern techniques.This individual is also responsible for collaborating with various teams and providing periodic updates through presentations and prototype demonstrations. The role will require working on multiple projects simultaneously. This position will also be involved in the formulation of key business requirements to be solved, rationalizing the various analytical approaches to solve those problems.Finally, this position is involved in helping to develop, analyze and draw conclusions, and presenting the results back to business users. Depending on the candidate’s qualification, this position can be either a Data Scientist or a Senior Data Scientist.Responsibilities:• Researches and assesses next-generation technologies for data-driven solutions• Generates innovative ideas, establishes new research directions, and shapes and executes on technical projects• Applies theoretical knowledge to solve industrial problems• Applies engineering knowledge in developing data-driven algorithms and prototypes for classification, regression, anomaly detection, failure prediction, and optimization• Works with business and engineering teams to implement robust and scalable industrial software solutions• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and contributes to technical discussions and reviews as an expert in related areas of responsibility• Communicates ideas, plans, and results effectively via oral and written reports – Works effectively with peers, management, operations groups, and outside organizations• Participate in technical forums and other appropriate events and conferences

    Qualifications:Essential qualifications:• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied science, engineering or similar disciplines with demonstrated research capability with 5+ years of relevant experience.• Demonstrated experience in developing core machine learning algorithms in professional research and development settings• Strong background in some of these listed areas: machine learning, time series analysis / sensor processing, deep learning, optimization/operations research, text analytics/NLP, computer vision• Demonstrated experience in building and applying machine learning / predictive modelling in real-world use cases• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills• Must be able to legally work in Oman. Omani candidates preferred or GCC Nationals or current Oman residents may apply.Preferred qualifications:• Excellent knowledge of developing deep learning models using tools such as TensorFlow, Keras, Pytorch, etc.• Understanding and past experience of Oil and Gas domain is a plus• Experience working with, processing and managing large data sets (multi TB scale) is preferred• Track records of past publications in relevant topics• Immediate availability is an advantage• Ability in designing distributed and parallelized algorithmsOther skills and abilities:• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment• Strong ability to work both autonomously and in a team• Strong ability to communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and communication skills. Capable of juggling multiple projects and related complexities at the same time• Good interpersonal and communication skills• Have a good understanding of latest technology trends for developing back end for Cloud applications

    We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.
    ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world’s most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise – 3600 offices in over 80 countries – we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.
    ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.
    Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including:
    IT & Telecommunications
    Engineering & Construction, Oil & Gas
    Banking, Finance & Legal
    Sales & Business Development
    Marketing, Public Relations & Communications
    Human Resources & Training
    Customer & Support Services (Secretarial and Administrative)
    Operational, Supply Chain & Logistics
    Executive Recruitment
    Emiratization Solutions
    Recruitment Program Outsourcing Solutions
    Managed Service Provider Solutions
    Talent Based Outsourcing Solutions
    Outsourced Staffing Solutions More

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    Technical Engineer Network | Air Arabia

    Employment: Full Time

    • Assists the Manager in developing a global enterprise network cloud strategy and roadmap in line with business requirements ensuring ISA’s core and growth values in performance.• Leads efforts to establish automated and robust network connectivity solutions for on premise virtualization, public cloud, and remote edge in a variety of IT environments.• Performs troubleshooting activities, across multiple environments, while performing daily reviews of overall capacity, utilization and configuration changes to the network.• Designs and implements network services for Cloud and On-Premise Data Centers.• Manages a variety of platforms including routers, switches, wireless, voice, video, and security.• Provides analysis of the hybrid cloud connectivity/infrastructure and performs the necessary actions to avoid deficiencies and service interruptions.• Develops and maintains operational policies and procedures supporting management of platforms, ensuring consistent provisioning, uptime, and regulatory compliance.• Builds effective relationships with internal and external parties to ensure smooth operations, compliance with policies, and timely and right execution of SLAs and business plans.• Acts as a resource for both internal IT and external service providers in network analysis, design, and engineering.• Delivers clear, concise and timely communication to ISA clients to provide them with the best customer experience possible.• Monitors usage and maintenance costs of network components and corresponding licenses and agreements.• Ensures that network improvements are successfully implemented and monitored to increase efficiency.• Performs design work that incorporates industry best practices for global enterprise networks; continuously conducts benchmark analysis to stand on latest technologies in the domain.• Provides direction, training, and technical guidance on complex issues to the engineers and service providers on regular basis.• Responds to major incidents, SWAT calls and other conference calls in support of IT business processes.• Recommends/implements/reports corrective actions to maintain/improve levels of service.• Performs any other additional duties as directed by the line manager

    • 5-8 years in IT Infrastructure design and management, 24×7 critical operations, preferably with Airlines.• Working experience in implementation of infrastructure projects, solution designs and architecture.• Holistic IT Knowledge in heterogeneous technology environments – experience with different types of end-to-end technology stacks.• Operations and management of technology platforms – both internally and externally hosted.• Hands on technical leadership, technical solution design, and architecture.• Proven skills in analyzing data, identifying pitfalls and recommending cost-effective solutions.• Capable of conducting cost-benefit analysis for IT investments.• Cost-oriented, possesses effective problem solving and decision-making skills.• Employs technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to execute new initiatives and achieve company’s objectives.• Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs

    Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africa’s first and leading low-cost carrier flying to over 100 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. Over the past thirteen years, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, provides a range of value added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with Air Arabia’s fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since. More

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    Senior Software Dev Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment: Full Time

    DESCRIPTIONJOB DESCRIPTIONAbout PayFort, an Amazon Company: We serve the needs of online shoppers in all Arabic speaking and surrounding countries through our trusted, secure payment network that gives everyone the opportunity to shop online safely and easily. We build trust between buyers and online sellers by enabling consumers to transact online using the payment options they prefer with complete security and peace of mind while supporting the most popular payment methods available globally. PayFort is a regional expert in payment processing technology and solutions across major markets in the GCC & Levant countries, operating in UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESWe are looking for a seasoned senior developer to design/build massive scale, distributed computing solutions with focus on information security. You will be responsible for driving the team’s technical direction, strategizing and shaping our long-term vision and architecture. You will own major deliverables end-to-end, drive roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team. If you’re excited by cloud computing, designing highly secure, scalable, fault tolerant systems, and want to be challenged by tough computer science problems, then join us.You should be someone who wants to conceive and design highly secure, scalable, and robust software to address opportunities in the payments industry through cloud computing. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software and security engineering with focus on distributed systems, web services, and high availability production systems.Responsible for the overall development life cycle of the solution and manage complex projects:· Work with security engineers and product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide secure solutions for our customers.· Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new product development.· Instill best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules.· Project management – prioritization , planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments· Operational Excellence – monitoring & operation of production services

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS· 7+ years of professional software development experience with at least one modern language such as Java, C++, or C# including object-oriented design· 2+ years of experience contributing to security in architecture and design (data flow, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of existing and new systems· Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field· Excellent problem-solving abilities and object-oriented design skills· Ability to excel in a fast-paced, startup-like environmentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Masters Degree in Computer Science or related field· 10+ years of experience designing and implementing web services with active experience in security engineering· Prior knowledge of payment processing, network security and anti-fraud systems· Experience building and operating mission critical, highly scalable distributed systems· Demonstrated capability to provide depth and breadth technical leadership to agile teams

    Amazon.ae, formerly Souq.com, is an English-Arabic language e-commerce platform, owned by Amazon, Inc. It is the largest e-commerce platform in the Arab world. On March 28, 2017, Amazon.com Inc. confirmed it would be acquiring Souq.com for $580 million. On May 1, 2019, Souq.com became known as Amazon.ae. More

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    Finance Manager | Robinson Faris Jones – Human Resources (RFJ-HR)

    Employment: Full Time

    A leading Crypto exchange is seeking to recruit a highly experienced Finance ManagerRole SummaryPrepares, develops and analyses key financial information to ensure that management make well informed decisions to ensure stability, growth and profitability. Prepares and produces external financial reporting and information to support financial transactions. Provides efficient back office services and standard operating procedures.Key Responsibilities• Prepares consolidated journal entries and financial statements and reports.• Reviews spending and tracks performance against agreed budgets.• Performs analysis on financial performance and monitors forecasts.• Provides back office services and standard operating procedures e.g. accounts payable, expenses, collections and payroll.• Provides financial information for audits as required.• Supports the preparation of external financial reports in line with general accounting requirements, as applicable.• Reviews reports and disclosures for compliance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and internal policies.• Delivers efficient methods for accounting and financial regulations and legislation.• Discloses or reports financial activities to investors and government authorities as necessary.

    Experience• At least 5 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting.Skills• Highly developed analytical skills.• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.• Deep understanding of business principles and practices.• Superior attention to detail.• Well-developed organization and planning skills.• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skill.• Highly computer literate.• Ability to multitask.

    Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. More

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    Chief Information Securiy Officer | Robinson Faris Jones – Human Resources (RFJ-HR)

    Employment: Full Time

    An Abu Dhabi based Crypto Exchange is seeking to recruit an experienced CISO.Role summaryThe Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”) will direct strategy, operations and budget for the purpose of protecting the enterprise information assets. The scope of responsibility will include managing the Security team, internal and external communications regarding security applicable policies and procedures, applications and infrastructure.Key responsibilities• Develop Enterprise wide Security Programs;• Managing and Training the Security Staff team;• Monitor Threats and Take Preventive Measures;• Ensure that disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place and tested;• Review and approve security policies, controls and cyber incident response planning;• Approve identity and access policies;• Review investigations after breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar vulnerabilities;• Maintain a current understanding the IT threat landscape for the industry;• Understand and interact with related disciplines through committees to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems and services;• Ensure compliance with the changing laws and applicable regulations;• Translate that knowledge to identification of risks and actionable plans to protect the business;• Schedule periodic security audits;• Oversee identity and access management;• Make sure that cyber security policies and procedures are communicated to all personnel and that compliance is enforced;• Manage all teams, employees, contractors and vendors involved in IT security, which may include hiring;• Provide training and mentoring to security team members;• Constantly update the cyber security strategy to leverage new technology and threat information;• Brief the executive team on status and risks, including taking the role of champion for the overall strategy and necessary budget; and• Communicate best practices and risks to all parts of the business, outside IT.

    The ideal candidate will have the followingQualification, experience and skillsEducation• Degree in business administration or a technology-related field required; and• A professional security management certification.Experience• Minimum 8 years’ experience in either risk management, information security or IT.Skills• Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, Nasdaq Smarts, BitGo and other blockchain best in market technologies;• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity;• Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams;• Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services;• Specific experience in best in class development practices;• Experience with Cloud computing across virtualized environments.

    Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. to: Consisting only of Director level personnel, each with over 12 years’ experience of working within the Gulf Region, we aim to alleviate all the issues and frustrations traditionally associated with using a Resourcing or external HR service. Each client and candidate is handpicked and dealt with by a Director personally thus ensuring that all parties get the level of service they expect. More

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    Temp BD Proposal Analyst, Investors and Private Equity | RecruitME

    Employment: Temporary

    This is a temp role for 9 months and be based in Dubai or Riyadh. The BD Proposal Analyst is part of the BD team of the Middle East. The Analyst is aligned to the Principal Investors & Private Equity team and supports commercial efforts. As an Analyst you will support in writing proposals in their entity while maintaining top-level quality in content production.Your primary responsibilities will include:Supporting proposal responses to RFP’s from prospective clientsLeading content curation for the PIPE team and within the BD functionEnsuring the quality in the preparation and management of proposal documents for the PIPE PAThe ideal candidate:You have an eye for detail and a habit of keeping track of what’s going on around youYou produce high-quality documents in accordance to set standardsOrganization skills: ability to handle competing priorities effectivelyYou’re thirsty for industry knowledge and love to stay up to date on topics of interestYou have a strong ability to undertake working pressureYou are results driven and self-motivatedYou are highly flexible and adapt your style to changing situations and audiences with tact, poise and patience, demonstrating persistence to drive change and contributing to a positive and productive work environmentYou’re great at managing relationships: You’ll work positively and collaboratively with various teams to understand the requests and deliver effectively

    Qualifications:Bachelor’s/Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional BD proposals experienceStrong verbal communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic is plusAdvanced level computer skills; Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookAbility to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environmentResourcefulness, high attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to work effectively as a member of a teamAbility to respect all information as personal and confidentialExcellent communication and negotiation skillsCurrently based in KSA or UAE

    RecruitME are a specialized recruitment consultancy supplying top tier business support staff to Dubais leading multinational organizations. We carefully source, screen and select only the very best candidates to assist our clients in making easier recruitment decisions faster.
    Differentiating ourselves from standard recruitment agencies our consultants have been carefully chosen for their backgrounds in business support for leading multinational organizations. Having been both the client and the candidate previously, we have an insiders understanding of the recruitment process and our clients needs.
    What we do:
    Specializing in business support positions we can assist in introducing a small selection of experienced administration, finance and human resource candidates with the relevant experience to benefit your business. Our careful screening process ensures that we have met with and can give a concise overview of each candidates skills and current situation before you meet them.
    We pride ourselves on sending our clients only the very best available candidates in the market to ensure a simplified, hassle free and timely recruitment experience for all involved. More

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    Accounting Administrator | Inspire Selection

    Employment: Full Time

    We are recruiting an Accounting Administrator for our Multinational Client. This role will assist the Middle East finance team, providing financial support and processing business expenses while also fulfilling other accounting and analytical functions.Responsibilities• Checking and verifying staff expense reports and submissions• Act as a point of contact for all staff expense related queries• Arcuately process expense reimbursements as scheduled• Perform weekly checks to ensure that all expenses have been imported to Oracle• Assess the aging of expense reports and aging of deductions and plan their application accordingly• Reconciling the Oracle payment batch to the bank upload file• Completing analysis of expense report data to identify unexpected trends
    Salary:AED 10,000 to 12,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.Additional benefits: family medical + air tickets

    Requirements• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance• Minimum 3- 4 years of relevant experience in a Multinational environment• Must have experience dealing with a high volume of expenses• Excellent attention to detail and customer service orientation

    Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations – from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education. More