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    Associate Security Consultant | 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 We are currently looking for Early professionals to be part of our Security Services team, where you will have the opportunity to undergo world class on-the-job training, close mentorship by IBM’s top notch security consultants and competency leads. You will be assigned to local and regional security projects covering both IT and OT domains. You will work with the Cyber Security Response Team – Security Monitoring Forensic and Threat Intelligence function, for our Security operation Center. This position requires a motivated fast learner, who is able to work within the Response team function to identify, analyze, and remediate potential threats to the environment. You will collaborate:- To support detection, incident analysis, issues.- Security monitoring, investigations and perform analysis of events in order to thwart internal and external threats to the environment.- Assist in establishing Security Monitoring discipline to support enterprise- Analyze and respond to security threats from Firewall (FW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other security threat data sources. If you have 1/2 years of professional experience in SOC and studied Computer Science/Engineer or Information systems with focus on Network Security, Infrastructure & Endpoint Security, OT/ICS Security Analysis, Cloud Security, then we are interested in speaking with you.

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – 1 to 2 years of experience in SOC- Computer Science/Engineer or Information systems degree with focus on at least two domains or areas like Network Security, Infrastructure Security, OT/ICS Security Analysis, Cloud Security, Information systems Analysis & problem solving skills- Strong written and oral communication skills.- Position will require work to be performed in shifts.

    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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    Business Development Manager | Acuvon Consulting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    About UsAcuvon Arabia Management Consulting Limited is a management consulting company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia a branch of mother company Acuvon Consulting Private Limited based in Delhi, India.Our clients belong to diverse set of sectors i.e. Retail, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Fintech, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector (Government) and BFSI (including Private Equity and Family Offices).Our mandates typically range from developing business strategy, growth plans and implementation roadmap, operational and financial restructuring, financial modeling and validation, development of business cycles and process improvement, performance measurement and reporting and commercial and financial due diligence (Buy side)Our employees are graduates of top-tier engineering, business schools, chartered accountants and bring in a diverse set of prior experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer.Role SummaryAs a BDM, you will be responsible for co-leading the Business Development efforts at Acuvon in conjunction with the Practice Leaders and external marketing / PR agencies, focused mainly on Saudi Arabia territory.This role is based in Riyadh, and requires you to travel within Saudi Arabia and occasionally in the rest of MENA region.Expectations• Building a strong pipeline of leads on a continuous basis• Working with Practice Leaders in creating pitch documents for different service offerings• Working with Practice Leaders in writing proposals and making submissions in accordance with timelines• Establishing / maintaining partnership with other management consulting companies for collaborative opportunities• Being able to achieve quarterly sales targets while maintaining targeted profitability• Additional responsibility would be to support with the marketing efforts and leverage the same in BD activities. This will include promoting the company brand, outreach to target audience over digital mediums using specific content, and generating leads from digital channelsWe arrange for travel to client location and also ensure comfortable accommodation at the client-site for our employees.Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Mixed working model between office and work from home in view of current COVID pandemic situation)

    Education, Experience and Skill-Set• Bachelors in business administration or marketing from premier business school. MBA would be preferable• 5+ years of experience in Business Development activities with minimum 2 years of experience in management consulting or technical companies selling B2B services• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills • Excellent English read, write and spoken• Able to connect with people and build relationships • Good understanding of management consulting • Good presentations skills

    We are a young team with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about making an impact, working with our clients to help them achieve their vision and goals.

    By working on a plethora of engagements across geographies, industries and with organization sizes ranging from small independent businesses to large corporations, we have been able to translate the richness of past engagements into solution offerings for specific firm life-cycle stages. Through our years of varied experience, we have been able to mesh together solutions that bring sustainable and lasting results for our clients. More

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    Legal Counsel | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As the Legal Counsel, you will work alongside the Senior Counsel on a broad variety of investments, in terms of asset classes, deal sizes and jurisdictions.Client DetailsA large organisation and trusted Government partner that is working on a range of exciting, new projects.Description* Negotiate, structure and execute regional and international investments, whether directly as a VC or PE deal, or indirectly via funds.* Work with the Senior Counsel and manage external counsel on larger deals.* Collaborate with specialists in other domains to build effective deals, funds structures and equity options.* Assess broader macroeconomic and geopolitical factors and mitigate risks to deal flow.Job Offer* Competitive salary* Opportunity to work on high-profile transactions with influential stakeholders* Excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of transactions with relative autonomy.

    * At least 5 years PQE.* Must have experience with investments, especially Private Equity and Venture Capital.* If not the above, must have experience with M&A and / or asset management.* Some international private practice experience highly desirable.* Experience with transactions in emerging markets desirable.

    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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    Sr. Accountant | RTC-1 Employment Services

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Position Title: Sr. AccountantEmployment Type: Full Time Salary: up to 9K AED all-inclusive depending on experience and qualifications Job Location: Dubai, UAEAbout the Client: One of the leading freight shipment brokerage firms for cars handling all kinds of vintage, racing, and luxury vehicles based in Dubai Job Description: ? Update all accounts receivable and issue invoices as well as payable at real time, daily? Perform petty cash and bank reconciliations? Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting guidelines with consideration of Foreign Currency dealing (forex)? Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and always available – job costing, job reports, job profitability and job closings? Handle three accounting software (Sage, Tally, and ERP) with VAT duty knowledge applications

    Qualifications: ? Open to Asian nationals? 35 to 45 years old ? At least 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant preferably in logistics industry ? Must be knowledgeable in Sage, Tally and ERP with VAT duty knowledge applications? Candidates who can join immediately will be prioritized

    RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment firm based in Dubai, UAE. Our team has been in the market since 2004 and we are supporting various industries with their staffing needs across the Middle East and Africa. More

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    Sales Executive | Orient Insurance

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Objectives: sales executiveMain responsibilities: should have good contacts smart convincing skills good communicationReporting to: Development ManagerCommission / Bonus: 45%Other Benefits: VISA MEDICALDesired start date: immediate.

    University Qualifications: 12Nature and length of previous experience: 2 years of sales experience in UAE. good communication skills,Soft Skills and Personality traits: good convincing skills.Age Range: 25-45Gender Preference: any genederNationality Preference: INDIAN, PHILIPINES, SRILANKA NEPALLanguage Fluency: ENGLISHCurrent Location: ABU DHABI

    Orient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded steady growth.

    We are counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE.

    With the head office in Dubai, we serve its clientele through an extensive branch network in Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai Health Care City, Sheikh Zayed Road, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Mussafah, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat and Salalah in Sultanate of Oman and Bahrain. More

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    Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking Department | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    ROLE PURPOSE:Responsible for marketing promotion in business region, for achieving annual business plan, revenue target and other strategic targets.JOB DESCRIPTION:· Implement marketing plan of the Department· Meeting with customers for potential cooperation· Customer maintenance and communication· Monitor customer performance and cash flow as compliance requirement· Collect market information and make market analysis· Draft customer, product, service analysis report as required· Draft post lending report and risk report as required· Due diligence on KYC, credit proposal and risk classification· Other temporary arrangement

    · BS/BA in business administration or relevant field.· Proven at least 3-5 years working experience in corporate finance commercial bank sector.· Proficient in Microsoft Office.· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.· Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making.· The strength of character, ethics, and commitment, and reliability.· Proficient in English and Arabic.· Familiar with the Saudi market and international market.

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Network Administration Engineer | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    • Responsible for Network Design, Monitoring and maintenance, ensure the network stability and security • Responsible for Network and Security equipment selection, installation, configuration and administration ,including but not limit to firewalls, routers, and switches • Responsible for troubleshooting network issues and solve the problems together with software vendor/local network service provider • Provide IT support services • Responsible for conduct the test according Disaster Recovery Plan

    • Bachelor degree or above, major in computer science or related • 3+ years working experience in network administration • Rich experience in configuration and administration of HUAWEI/Cisco routers, switches, firewalls • Good knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, DNS,FTP,DHCP and other common network protocols, have rich implementation experience • Good knowledge of network security technology, including but not limited to firewall, IPS, IDS,VPN,VLAN, and MPLS. • Good knowledge of OSPF, IS-IS BGP and other network routing protocols • Strong sense of responsibility, able to work under great pressure

    Through its continuous endeavor and stable development, Industrial and commercial bank of China (the Bank) has developed into the top large listed bank in the world, possessing an excellent customer base, a diversified business structure, strong innovation capabilities and market competitiveness. The Bank has its presence in six continents, and its overseas network has expanded to 47 countries and regions.The Bank provides comprehensive financial products and services to 6,271 thousand corporate customers and 567 million personal customers by virtue of the distribution channels consisting of 16,092 domestic institutions, 426 overseas institutions and 1,545 correspondent banks worldwide, as well as through its E-banking network comprising a range of Internet and telephone banking services and self-service banking centers, forming a diversified and internationalized operating structure focusing on commercial banking business and maintaining a leading position in the domestic market in the commercial banking sector. In 2018, ICBC ranked the 1st place among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker, ranked 1st place in the Global 2000 listed by Forbes for the sixth consecutive year, and took the 1st place among the Top 500 Banking Brands of Brand Finance for the third consecutive year.

    ICBC pays great attention to business expansion in Middle East. It is the earliest Chinese bank to set up business institution in the area and also the Chinese bank with the largest number of institutions and the biggest business size in Middle East so far. Riyadh Branch is ICBC’s fifth branch in Middle East after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait. More

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    Field/Data Center Technician | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Define, design, and implement network communications and solutions within a fast-paced, leading edge database/applications company. Responsibilities – Perform performance trend analysis and manage the server/network capacity. – Propose client configuration and implement technical solutions to enhance and/or troubleshoot the system. – Work with others to define, coordinate vendor purchase needs. – Responsible for support documentation as well. – Support deployment of on-site data center physical infrastructure – Install, Replace and Troubleshoot Cables and Hardware – Work within a ticket-based environment – Able to prioritizing ticketing queues, resolving escalations, and clearing blocking issues to enable continued delivery of technician activities in accordance with internal polices and service level agreements. – Welling to travel when required.

    Qualifications – May have project lead role 5 years of related experience in a medium to large network distributed and computing environment. – Extensive Data Center Experience – Solid hardware systems experience required – Job duties are varied and complex utilizing independent judgment. – Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. – Proficient in written and oral English communication to support regional and global teams. – Desire to learn, grow, and develop new technical skills. – Flexibility to work non-standard business hours that may include weekends and/or holidays. – Welling to relocate if required. – BS in Computer Science or related field.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More