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  • Data Center Operations Lead – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    The DC Ops Shift Lead is responsible for monitoring systems availability in the data center and working with relevant teams to fix any systems failures.Client DetailsOur client is a well back, leading government organisation that is currently undergoing a period of high growth.Description* Data Center Environmental Monitoring, Testing, Identify, logs, and report System failure to appropriate support personnel* Communicating status and alerts to all relevant departments and escalating issues to on call L2 & L3 infrastructure support personnel* Monitor Systems Availability in the Data Center and report System failure to appropriate support personnel* Monitor System Backup logs* Plan routine maintenance, performing administration tasks, perform precautionary system maintenance following L2 & L3 infrastructure support guidelines* Handle IT Service Desk calls after working hours and/or in weekends* Monitor Network Availability – Network Operations Center (NOC)* Provide back-up assistance to the Technical Service Desk by answering calls and resolving customer issuesJob Offer* Highly competitive salary package on offer for the right candidate

    * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent relevant work experience and/or hardware/software certification(s).* 5+ years of professional IT experience providing Data Center Operations and Management and support.* Good experience of Manage Engine ITSM & OpManager Products and Tools* Working knowledge of network standards/procedures and telecommunications trouble-shooting* Have excellent knowledge about network infrastructure, operating systems and hardware deployment

    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

  • Senior Network Security Engineer – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability of the networks, the design and implementation of new projects and the ongoing monitoring of the environment.Client DetailsA well-backed government entity in Saudi Arabia.Description* Administer and configure security-based applications in the organisation.* Create and edit security policies, research and recommend new or modifications to security existing policies.* System administration and analytics for network security related systems.* Distributing and loading updates to intrusion detection systems (IDSs), firewalls, data loss prevention systems, and other network security systems.* Analysing security notices issued by information system.* Monitoring systems for security incidents or breaches, and reporting security gaps through audits of the network.* Roll-out of system updates and patches to strengthen network security.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation.

    * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or equivalent.* 5+ years of network security administration experience, with preference to candidates coming from the financial services industry.* Strong understanding of network security systems and technologies.* Accreditation in one or more certifications that cover CCIE Security, CCNP R&S, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, and OSCP.

    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

  • WordPress Developer – Dubai | BAC Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    On behalf our esteemed client, we are looking to hire a WordPress developer that loves solving problems to assist with multiple, upcoming projects.This position requires experience building high scale websites by combining programming skills and aesthetics. This role is specifically designed for someone who enjoys working on a variety of projects in a serious, but fun start-up environment.

    Responsibilities:• Use CMS platforms, such as WordPress, Drupal, Processwire, and others to develop websites for a variety of clients• Formulate an effective, responsive design based on the latest techniques and to meet client’s branding objectives• Ensure high-performance and readability of code• Plan and execute complex projects• Understand the needs of clients in a variety of industries and translate into websites and applications that exceed expectations• Work as a member of the team to design a functional, secure, and responsive site• Collaborate with other team members in order to meet deadlines• Speak directly with clients to collect feedback on milestone deliverables and implement into the design• Understand customer needs, motivations, and behaviors to translate them into website design• Develop and implement a custom design, features, and functionality for clients• Address questions from the client, design team, and management in a timely mannerRequired Skills:• Expert in WordPress, Drupal, Processwire, and other CMS platforms• Experience in WordPress plugins; WPML, Mailchimp, Contact forms.. etc.• Complete understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP• Experience with Photoshop a plus• Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask to meet strict deadlines• Adaptability to change the direction of a project on a moment’s notice• Comfortable working as a team with the ability to clearly convey ideas and solutions to problems and projects• Understanding of latest SEO trends and best practices• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamQualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree; or• 3-5 Years of Design Experience• Professional Portfolio• 2-3 recommendationsJob Types: Full-time

    BAC Middle East – the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region’s recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.
    With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.
    BAC’s proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process. More

  • Linux System Administrator – KSA National | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    As a Linux System Administrator, you will be part of the IT infrastructure team and be responsible to develop servers and work with individual users to ensure that the system works.Client DetailsA well-backed government entity in Saudi Arabia.Description* Install, maintain and provide L2 support of Linux servers.* Develop and maintain documentation about current environment setup, standard operating procedures, and best practices.* Maintain patch management for Operating Systems with zero-day vulnerability patching across the enterprise.* Provide Level-2 technical support and resolve the day-to-day production issues for all related components.* Continuous monitoring, systems tuning, optimisation and periodical health checks.Job Offer* Dynamic work environment* Attractive salary* Opportunity to work for a leading, high-profile organisation.

    * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering or equivalent.* 3+ years of experience in a similar role.* RHCSA certified would be preferred.

    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

  • ERP Manager – Oracle | Michael Page

    Employment: Full Time

    Leads the team in charge of a the organization’s ERP program, which is responsible for day-to-day business tasks such as accounting, finance, procurement, HCM and processing.Create and follow the project plan, produce the deliverables, and accomplish the team / project objective within the cost and time.Oversee the development of business requirements and review technical specification documents.Client DetailsOne of the most well reputed organizations in KSADescription1. Support and uphold the Department’s Mission Statement.2. Uphold the Code of Ethics and ensure that confidential information is safeguarded3. Maintain a high level of cooperation and rapport with all associates in order to ensure accurate and efficient operations and service.4. Formulate and communicate new ideas and suggestions that will improve efficiency for the organization and its overall operations.5. Foster and promote the proper image at all time.6. Identify and document business requirements, conduct business and technical studies, perform gap analysis, makes recommendations and designs the most effective means to satisfy those needs technically.7. Establish procedures and documents to evaluate vendor solutions in the short list process. Prepare vendors solution summary and obtain management consent.8. Conduct systems analysis and design studies and prepares concept and design specifications.9. Present to management of proposed information technology systems, including the effect on business processes, impact on users, impact on other computer applications anticipated costs and benefits, and equipment, times, and personnel needs.10. Analyze existing ERP systems to improve business process flow and productivity, provides problem analysis support to diagnose and remedy problems in Business procedures, computer applications.11. Establish control, policy and procedures for departmental work in order to administer smooth transition and controlled working environment.12. Participate in the evaluation workshops of the deliverable IT systems.Job OfferCompetitive package

    * Bachelor / Master degree in Computer Science or Business Administration or Commerce with awareness of computer systems.* 8+ years’ experience in Business Analysis and Design Field for a financial company.* Well-developed knowledge of Investment business systems and operations.* Conceptual knowledge of capabilities, limitations, and functional applications of information technology.* Expert knowledge of capabilities, limitations, and functional applications of Financial Industry,* Must have worked on Oracle E-Business Suite.* Awareness of latest technology solutions and trends in the IT Industry for the business solutions.* Research techniques and methods of presentation and Technical writing.* Hands-on experience using Data Modelling Tools* Excellent communication skills to take the dictation of business requirements and prepare requirement documentations.

    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

  • Sr. Security Engineer | Amazon.ae

    Employment: Full Time

    Description:About 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 part of Souq Group, established in 2013. PayFort is 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.We are looking for a seasoned information security engineer. You will work closely with leadership, business partners, and engineering teams to define, develop, and release security recommendations and technical solutions that drive security value, automation, and operational improvements across the business.If you enjoy identifying security issues in system services and applications, and are skilled at analyzing novel threat scenarios, this position will provide you with a unique opportunity to secure the next generation of payments technology.Responsibilities Include:• Evaluating complex business and technical requirements, communicating inherent security risks and solutions to technical and non-technical business owners.• Working with engineering, product management, and compliance teams across Amazon to design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable security solutions in a heterogeneous environment with both “bought” and “built” technologies.• Drive awareness of security guidelines, secure-by-default configurations, and technological implementations.• Identify and drive continuous process improvements across security programs and services.• Conducting security reviews to verify compliance and trigger remediation action when necessary.• Creating and maintaining programmatic access control policies for existing and new services, and features within data path using internal tools.• Driving InfoSec policy definition, updates, and policy violation measures.• Perform end-to-end application security reviews to ensure critical information is appropriately protected.• Identify security vulnerabilities and risks, and develop mitigation plans.• Provide security architecture and design consultations to product teams, to help them build applications that are secure from the start.• Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security tools and services.• Develop and interpret security policies and procedures.• Develop and deliver security training across the company.• Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security technologies for use inside and outside the security organization.• Produce creative and inventive solutions for large problems.• Be an advocate for customer trust.

    Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, or 7+ years relevant work experience• 7+ years of security engineering experience• 4+ years of experience and involvement with development team(s) that delivered commercial software or services• Experience in security engineering, system and network security, security protocols, cryptography, and application security• Experience with the application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as C++, Java, or Python.• Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to various levels of management including precise and effective customer communications.• Experience in performing and/or participating in technical assessments in direct support of a major compliance effort (e.g. SOC1, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or ISO 27001, FedRAMP, IRAP).• Skilled in risk management, business risk analysis and making complex business/risk trade-off recommendations and decisions.• CISSP, CISA, CISM and/or other comparable security controls or audit certifications.

    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

  • GM – Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment: Full Time

    Line of ServiceAssuranceSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.- To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level.- To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework.- It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

    As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.
    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.
    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.
    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.
    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.
    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

  • Application Developer – SAP ABAP | IBM Middle East

    Employment: Full Time

    IntroductionAs an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!Your Role and ResponsibilitiesOver the past 100 years, IBMers all over the globe have helped make the world work better and smarter. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things: Changing how we create, collaborate, analyze and engage. From transforming healthcare to improving the retail shopping experience – it’s what IBMers do. In Africa, we’ve been changing the way the continent does business for more than 50 years, and as our company continues to grow, we’re looking for talented professionals to join us in this new era.Join us and be part of a diverse and global team of thinkers and doers, and make an impact.• The Developer in this job role have expertise in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems.• Typical examples of the deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation.• IT Specialists who primarily apply their technical skills in an internal or external customer billable services and implementation environment.• The employee focuses on individual/team objectives and development of professional effectiveness

    Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseSkillsEnvironment:• Professional knowledge related to incumbent’s department or function.Communication/Negotiation:• Engaged as an independent professional.• Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches.• Negotiate with specified objectives.Problem Solving:• Recognize problems related to project objectives.• Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical, or operational problems. Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge.• Challenge the validity of given procedures and processes to enhance and improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.Contribution/Leadership:• Works on special projects, or leads small teams, or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or international).• Understands departmental mission and vision.• Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization.• Generally controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.About Business UnitWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Your Life at IBMAbout IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Being You at IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

    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