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    Network/Security Engineer | KNZ Solutions

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned• Develop operational configuration• Develop runbooks• Develop processes and procedures based on best practices for threat prevention • Perform remote troubleshooting through proven diagnostic techniques• Analyze and resolve network and wireless performance, connectivity and related issues• Manage and perform equipment builds, deploy software patches & upgrades• Create and maintain accurate documentation for internal knowledge base• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Resolution• Actively work to identify and solve repeat issues, improving on existing services or processes where necessary• Demonstrates complete proficiency in problem managementProvide exceptional customer service: • Provide client direction, knowledge and efforts to prevent client technical issues • Maintain client relationships with the company through multiple forms of electronic interactions• Present solutions to technology issues and problems in user-friendly language• Provide clear communication with customers to ensure resolution of all open issues

    Requirements:Cisco Wireless experience Cisco Route & Switch experiencePalo Alto/Panorama Admin experience is a plusMeraki Admin experience is a plus Cisco ISE and FirePower is a plusAbility to document processes/playbooks/runbooks/configurationsKnowledgeable of ITIL processesEducation/Experience:5+ years of network engineering /implementation / support / troubleshooting experience3+ years of experience in Palo Alto/Cisco /Firewall designs and implementation in medium to large environmentsExperience demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skillsCCNP Wireless certifiedCCNP R&S certifiedCCIE is a plusPCNSE is a plus

    KNZ is a global IT consulting company. KNZ strength is built on the knowledge, extensive hands on experience, capabilities and competency level of its team. In addition, to its project delivery approach and project management discipline, our consultants are leading business and technical advisors, each possessing particular knowledge and experience, which adds value to the work provided to our clients.

    Our client-focused strategy works through both the planning and execution phases with our clients’ core business objectives. KNZ specializes in solving complex IT challenges using our industry research, service-offering expertise and technology potential, we identify trends and develop solutions to help our clients.

    We work closely with our clients to identify, then quantify the organizational high-level goals, and create a road map on how to get there. We cover all functional levels from long-term strategic planning to day-to-day operations. More

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    Strategy Senior Principal – Tourism | NSI & Bluefin Talent

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We have been mandated by a prestigious travel organization to help source a Senior Principal with extensive experience in strategy consulting, and operational topics within the Travel and Tourism sector.Role Summary:As a Senior Principal, you will be involved in every phase of a consulting engagement, from pre-proposal research through final implementation. Almost immediately, you will join a project team, work at a client location, share your ideas and address CEO-level issues.As part of your responsibilities you will:Gather and analyze data within the Travel & Tourism sectorConduct benchmarking, best practices and other competitor assessment studiesHelp to generate proposals and lead certain client and analyst teamsRecommend actions and help clients implement themHave opportunities to create intellectual capital and recruit new consultantsDelivering presentationsPlanning and managing the delivery of quality work by leading teams in a strategic consulting environment and be seen as a strong leader with excellent communication and client handling skillsDefine and understand trends within the rapidly changing industryPredict long term trends and future challengesPropose mobility solutions via digitization

    Qualifications:We are seeking talented individuals with an MBA from a top tier university and 8+ years of full-time experience.Further requirements:Strong academic recordInternational experience (work or study)Excellent analytical skills, logical and structured thinking, creative in problem solvingSuperior personal and interpersonal attributes (e.g. results-oriented and a performance-oriented work style, creativity, entrepreneurial qualities, personal maturity, easily to adapt new cultures)Deep understanding of disruptive technologies, converging markets, and new demandsAmbitious, motivated, high energy personality, with leadership skills and a collaborative personalityDedication to continuous learningHigh integrity and reliabilityExcellent communication skills both oral and written

    New Sourcing International (NSI) / Bluefin Talent have partnered so to offer a specialized recruitment solution within the Consulting and Financial services domains.

    Working together as a specialist search and selection agency, we concentrate on blue chip financial services and strategy / technology consulting organizations across Europe and the Middle East; focusing exclusively on Financial Services, IT and Risk. Being niche allows us to offer a premium search service, tailored to overcome the technically challenging nature of recruitment for the specialist functions that we work.

    We are dedicated to representing best of breed candidates in the region in our dedicated fields of employment. As such we are a leading outfit for placing ex-pats and internationally educated students in the region.

    Our biggest unique selling point, is that we are steered by a dedicated team of ex-financial services and industry professionals. This allows us to offer a level of candidate pre-screening for roles, which is largely anomalous to the recruitment profession. Our ability to bridge the technical knowledge gap typical recruiters encounter, coupled with a thorough delivery process allows us to drive consistently superior results for our clients sourcing requirements. Designed to provide a fast and efficient turnaround, we minimize the use of internal resources our clients spend vetting inadequate profiles, allowing them to quickly get back to focusing on their strategic goals.

    Our strength lies not only in the specialist nature of our firm, but also in the commitment we show towards our clients and candidates. We endeavour to build long-term relationships and recognise the crucial nature of communication throughout the recruitment process. Excellence, integrity, respect and transparency are cornerstone to the culture we promote. More

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    IT Manager | Streit Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    JOB BRIEFWe are looking for an IT Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our company’s computing needs. The successful candidate will have improved skills, a proven professional experience, and a detailed knowledge of industry’s best practice processes.RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage information technology and computer systems.• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.• Manage IT staff by recruiting, training, and coaching employees, communicating job expectations, and appraising their performance.• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures.• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy.• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time.• Audit systems and assess their outcomes.• Preserve assets, information security and control structures.• Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness.

    • Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience.• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems• Expertise in data centre management and data governance• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation• Ability to manage personnel.• Essential Knowledge: Server 2016 and 2019. Active Directory, DHCP and DNS. Routing and Switching, Strong ICT Helpdesk experience (5 years minimum)• CCNA (current with Cisco Student ID) MCITP ITIL an advantage• BS in Computer Science, MIS, or similar field

    Established in Canada in 1992 – STREIT Group is one of the world’s leading, privately owned armored vehicles manufacturers with 12 state-of-the-art production facilities and 25 offices worldwide. More than twenty three years of war zone experience made STREIT Group one of the most trusted and reliable suppliers of armored vehicles.

    We produce a large variety of Armored Personnel Carriers, Cash-in-Transit, Luxury and Security vehicles which are designed to provide effective protection in high-risk situations. All our vehicles undergo internationally recognized ballistics and impact tests, with STANAG 3 certification for military tactical vehicles and VPAM BRV 2009 VR7 for luxury and special purpose vehicles.

    We are a leading supplier of armored vehicles with 100% safety record; our vehicles are deployed by armed forces all over the world. We take no chances when it comes to saving lives. More

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    Software Developer – Blockchain | Robert Half

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is an amazing NFT marketplace and the first of its kind in the region. They work with a number of high-end artists and specialise in providing a top end services to niche and high net worth individuals across the UAE. They are expanding their operations rapidly and need additional assistance based in the region. They can provide an excellent working environment, and compensation package for the right person. The Role* Write solidity smart contracts from scratch* Integration with Layer 2 scaling solution (ex: Polygon, Immutable X etc.)* Integration with fiat payment solution* Integrate with various blockchain (BSC, Solana)* Have extensive knowledge about MetaMask

    The Candidate* Strong start-up mindset, with a track record of working within a fast-paced start-up environment* Has significant blockchain experience* Be very reliable/knowledgeable and very pro-active in suggesting improvements and tech directions.* Tech Stack (Essential)* Standards: ERC 721, ERC 1155, ERC 20* Storage: IPFS* Wallet: MetaMask* Server: Digital Ocean* Database: Mongo DB* Platform stack:* Front-end: React JS* Back-end: JavaScript, Node JS* Smart contracts: solidity* Relocation to Dubai will be required* 3/5+ years of blockchain development* Language: Solidity

    Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. More

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    IT Operations Manager – Document Management Firm | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    IT Operations manager – Document Management Firm – RiyadhIT Operations manager | Software Document Management Firm | Riyadh • Work with IT Director to ensure operational activities, requests, changes are identified and completed on time. • Look at budget and agreed SLAs and ensure the business targets are reached• Work with ensuring stakeholders are kept up to dateClient Details• Cloud based Software firm who specialise in Document management for high profile clients across the middle east.DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with the ICT Director, IT Managers/leads• Work with IT vendors to select and new “off-the-shelf” products • To act as the right hand person for the ICT Director in managing the day to day activities.• Ensure smooth operations of the ICT department,• Provide Strategic input from prior experience, to ensure our business maximises technology.• A Primary point of communication between IT, Operations and clients• Architects, administers & supports the organisation’s core IT hardware, software & Infrastructure• Build relationships and gather requirements from key non-technical project stakeholders• Liaises with the third-party vendors • Draw up detailed plans for IT services • Coordinating with IT and Operations and senior management.• Leading technical teams to carry out the tasks and deliver the services defined in the service level in helping managing the support service & delivery functions• Own and manage all Incidents and Request to resolution in coordination of the Service Desk• Provide escalated on-site support for hardware, software and network connectivity issues.• Manage the tasks of IT teams• Work with IT Teams to analyse and redesign IT service and IT business processes, taking a lead role as required. • Ensure appropriate risk assessment and compliance checks are carried out.• Engage with IT Processes such as Service Desk, Incident Problem and Change ManagementJob Offer• This is a permanent role Based in Riyadh • Paying competitively • Tax free salary • Excellent benefits • Bonus

    • The Successful candidate would be an IT operations manager within a document management firm or similar industry, has worked in a Senior capacity as an IT Operations Manager• This person must have an Ops technology background. • The ideal candidate should have experience managing and working with the IT Applications and Infrastructure team.• This hire should take on all the IT director’s Operational tasks and must be flexible and able to take on responsibility.

    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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    Consulting, TMU Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorRegional, State, Local and City GovernmentSpecialismPPMManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryIn Consulting, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organizations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face. Our Consulting practice currently focuses on several core sectors including Consumer and Industrial Products & Services, Energy, Utilities & Mining, Financial Services, Government, Health Industries, Finance Function, People and Organisations and Technology.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high growth Consulting team, where you will play a key role in developing and delivering strategy based projects, to clients in the Government and Public Sector in Saudi Arabia. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational expertise. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting relationships with companies and organisations, always ensuring that we are able to bring the best insights and solutions to help them tackle whatever critical issues they may face.You will be part of PwC’s Programme and Project Management team, interacting with industry professionals and experts whom will help you build and deploy the strong project management skills required to manage large-scale nationwide transformation initiatives. You will be exposed to the PwC proprietary methodologies and tools built from experiences from numerous prior engagements and leading practices, to enable you to efficiently and effectively deliver to our clients in a timely and reliable manner.Responsibilities- Manage and run a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: Transformation Projects, IT Implementations, Business Process Re-engineering, Feasibility Studies etc.- Risk, issue and change management – maintain mechanisms to manage change control, risks and issues within specific projects- Identify project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards- Document any business requirements for specific initiatives/projects- Organise the activities of specific program/project areas- Monitor project budgets and prepare regular status reports- Evaluate project outcomes in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy, overall value, completion dates and provider performance- Ensure that recording and maintaining a project database containing all related information, (data, documents, reports etc.) takes place- Lead knowledge building and sharing, using knowledge management methodologies, techniques, and processes- Coordinate with others to utilise learning and development tools and techniques to analyse, identify and communicate requirements for change

    Preferred skills- The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage multiple projects and leadership skills to engage with diverse stakeholders- Familiarity with best practices in PMO structures and operating models- Be passionate about client service- Self-motivated, confident – a strong work ethic- Successful performance within team environments, enjoy being part of a team- Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines- Experience in overseeing and reporting progress of large-scale programs- Knowledge/understanding of the Middle East Government and Public Sector including a deep understanding of global trends in the Government and Public Sector- Experience of driving large-scale change- Sector exposure and experience of different labour reforms.- Planning and reporting tools, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Primavera P6- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (verbal and written)Minimum years experience required- 7-10 years of experience in a similar role, out of which a minimum of 2 years of experience in a PMO preferably within the Government and Public Sector

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting – Real Estate Strategy Senior Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismOperations StrategyManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryIn our Real Estate & Construction consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the best across industry and professional functional advisory services. We focus on helping solve client problems by offering both strategic and operational deep industry expertise.Our team includes a diverse mix of profiles with people with relevant strategy and operations experience combined with deep industry expertise. Our real estate practice services include business restructuring, org transformation, gov. policy implementation, strategy dev., operational excellence. Our clients are Government Housing/ Real Estate Programs and Regulators Real Estate Developers and Contractors, and Real Estate Financers and Investors.As a Senior Manager within the REC team, you will be expected to:- Lead end-to-end Real Estate consulting engagements focused on evaluating current state, structuring analyses, applying analytical frameworks, and conceptualizing strategy development.- Lead and coach cross-functional internal and client teams, across business and Real Estate value chain- Developing yourself personally, taking a keen interest in trends in Real Estate industry and the impact on our clients so you can help shape their thinking and our success in the market- Contribute to the team growth by leading, and winning proposals to support our clients in Strategy development, operating model, organization structure, transformation and Implementation management, and operational excellence (processes and services)- You will undertake primarily client delivery work in KSA Supporting the development of new propositions to help our client standardize their operations in the most efficient and effective manner.- Working with colleagues in all Middle Eastern offices on client work and internal initiatives as well as with international teams where appropriate; and working to mentor and train other members of the business unit and the project team to foster a high-performance team environment.- You will develop your understanding of the key themes in the real estate market and in the region.

    Requirements:- Education: Bachelor’s degree- Preferable qualifications: MBA, PMP.- Years of Experience: Minimum 9 years of experience in management consulting focusing on Real-estate Industry- Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills that will allow to understand the drivers of a business, analyze their data, and use this to provide insight and advice to our clients- Extensive experience in managing strategy development and organizational transformation /restructuring projects- In-depth understanding and experience of strategy management and implementation, operating models design, change management, portfolio monetization and optimization strategies.- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.- Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Arabic

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More

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    Consulting – TMU Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Line of ServiceAdvisoryIndustry/SectorSpecialismManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in our Government and Public Sector Transformation Management practice, within General Consulting services, will provide you with the opportunity to help clients seize essential advantages by working alongside business leaders to solve their toughest problems and capture their greatest opportunities. We work with some of the world’s largest and most complex companies to understand their unique business issues and opportunities in an ever changing environment. We help create sustainable change by stimulating innovation, unlocking data possibilities, navigating risk and regulatory complexity, optimising deals, and aligning costs with business strategy to create a competitive advantage.In joining, you’ll help federal, state and local government clients solve complex business issues and manage jurisdiction related risk. You’ll help our clients assess their operational and security and data management strategies so they can continue to operate more efficiently and effectively, both today and tomorrow.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:- Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.- Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.- Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.- Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.- Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.- Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.- Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.- Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.- Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    At PwC Middle East, we’ve set out an ambitious purpose and strive to live it everyday: to solve important problems and build trust in society.

    We’re a community of solvers that come together in unexpected ways to build trust and create sustained outcomes. We solve important problems, support one another as we grow, develop and build fulfilling careers.

    PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients across Assurance and Audit, Deals, Consulting, Tax and Legal. We draw on our development legacy that brings together the collective experience of over 7,000 people in our region with offices across 12 countries to solve for tomorrow.

    We’re striving to consistently deliver innovative work that builds trust and delivers sustained outcomes. And we’re proud of the strength that comes from all our different backgrounds and experiences and we value everyone’s uniqueness. We thrive in uncertainty, operate with integrity and leverage the diverse perspectives of our teams.

    If you’re looking for a place that fuels your ambition to make a difference, that matches your curiosity with continuous learning opportunities and reimagines ways of working to enable you to lead a more balanced life, then you’re a future PwCer. More