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    Administrator / Personal Assistant | Tiger Recruitment

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Our client is seeking a Administrator / PA to assist with the Office Admin and adhoc PA duties for the CEO. Typical duties include managing the diary, scheduling meetings, arranging travel, processing visas and any adhoc requests such as collating reports / presentations or amending letters. Alongside this, my client is seeking a candidate to assist the company with trade license renewals, visa renewals etc.

    Salary:
    AED
    6,000 to 10,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Ideally degree educated. Someone who is client facing, positive, reliable, loyal and proactive in their approach. My client is seeking someone who is able to multitask and think outside the box. Desirable that you have experience in trade license renewals.

    We specialise in matching exceptional support staff to top businesses and private individuals.

    We recruit for a range of positions around the world, including personal assistants, executive assistants, administrative assistants and many more.

    Our expert consultants only work with high-calibre individuals who offer outstanding business and private support. This is what makes us one of the market-leading permanent and temp recruitment agencies in London. More

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    Security Operations Engineer – Level 1 | Saudi Networkers Services (SNS Group)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Please send your CVs directly to jobs@saudinetworkers.com • Good understanding of relevant security technologies, such as Firewall, DDoS, malware management, Anti-Virus, Flow analysis, IDS/IPS, etc.• Manage and maintain uptime, configuration & policies for the security technologies (i.e. Firewall, SSL VPN, IPS, WAF, Proxy, DDoS, Antivirus, IAM, etc)• Enhance and document firewall policies that shall be implemented after customer approval• Perrorm L1 changes and service requestes and communicate to the stakeholders.• Experience in maintaining documentation of Security processes and controls operations and effectiveness.

    • Out of the box support for managing user access rights and passwords on applications• Provisioning and Deprovisioning of users, password sync, self service management, User Life cycle management, etc • Enhance the current Endpoint Security policies and controls • Performs & Participates in investigative processed and request relating to Security incidents• Identify and analyse problems independently and understand escalation procedure.• Remediate security events reported from the SOC; escalate to Level 2 as appropriate to perform further investigation and resolution.• Strong knowledge in ITIL processes with excellent Written and Oral Communication• Maintain detailed documentation of security environment• Ready to Work on rotational Shift

    Saudi Networkers is one of the largest consultancies providing services to ICT, Oil & Energy, Technology, Engineering, Banking, Finance and Healthcare arena across Middle East & Africa, covered by teams, specialized in their assigned industry sector.

    Saudi Networkers founded in 2001 and has excelled ever since in providing cost effective solutions to the biggest multinational companies in MEA region with very high standards of quality whilst adhering business ethics and meeting our clients expectations.

    Today, SNS Group is one of the leading consultancies, with more than 1700+ employees worldwide, ISO 9001:2008 certified and is highly regarded. More

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    Network Administrator | GroupL

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Responsibilities: Network administrators are responsible for maintaining computer networks and solving any problems that may occur with them. • Designing and planning the network • Setting up the network • Maintaining the network • Expanding the network

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 14,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Required Skills: • Ensure network security and connectivity • Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses • Resolve problems reported by end user • Define network policies and procedures • Specify network requirements and design solutions • Research and make recommendations on server system administration • Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching • Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of network infrastructure • Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution • Daily management and maintenance tasks for infrastructure datacenter environment consisting of Cisco routers, Cisco • switches, Cisco wireless AP, Cisco UCS blade server, and SAN – NAS systems, Brocade Core Network, Aerohive wireless, CISCI IP Communication, Avaya Video Conference and SOPHOS firewalls • Monitor network traffic and related systems performance. • Troubleshoot, resolve, update and maintain all documentation of network and server systems. • Maintain disaster recovery procedures for datacenter servers and network systems. • Conduct periodic audits, testing, and remediation in accordance with IT, and FDF policies.

    Since its inception, our singular focus has been to enable people to earn a better livelihood by bridging the gap between the immense talent from our 32 recruiting countries and placing them in meaningful positions in the thriving markets across Europe and the Middle East.

    Established in 1973, with a legacy now spanning over four decades, GroupL has always maintained the best-in-class standards of training and placement. We started as an ethical workforce recruiter selecting, training, and placing labor for the Middle East. We have expanded over the past 8 years to a 360-degree recruitment agency working across several job roles, sectors, and countries.

    For workforce recruitment, we take special pride in our training modules that are customizable to suit the unique requirements of the sector and the business.

    Our global collaborations with various technical institutes enable us to train and assess the candidates’ technical and language skills before their selection.

    For white-collar talent acquisition, we bring in our decades of experience to map capability to company culture and enable the right fitment of talent to the industry keeping in mind the requirements of the specific organization.

    Our talent recruitment network spans 32 countries including Bhutan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Ghana, Philippines, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. More

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    Store Services Associate | Azadea Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Schedule, control and monitor maintenance works and other relative activities. – Provide field support upon new store opening, renovation, uplifting and closure.- Provide updates about the ongoing works and document Store Services requests on helpdesk.- Prepare permits for Store Services and general contracting (ministries, malls, municipalities etc.).

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in a similar field or equivalent (TS)- 0-2 years of experience in a similar field; Previous experience in retail is a plus- Knowledge and effective use of the principles and processes of providing customer and personal services- Proficiency in MS Office- Fluency in English- Attention to details: level 3- Analytical Thinking: level 1- Communication Skills: level 2- Customer Focus: level 2- Driving and Achieving results: level 2- Planning and Organizing: level 2- Teamwork: level 2

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Services Presales | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities The Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Services Presales is responsible for translating the client’s business requirements into specific system, application or process designs. You will work with client personnel and executives to identify functional requirements and lead others in the identification, justification and architecture of the client’s infrastructure cloud based solution. The types of solution may cover many areas including Infrastructure/Platform-as-a-service. The role includes a wide range of activities from requirements analysis through systems, application and/or process design specification. As a Presales you will be expected to have deep hands on technical skills of cloud platforms and technologies and have several years’ experience of successfully implementing cloud solutions. You will also be comfortable helping clients understand how cloud solutions may enable new business models, revenue streams and affect their competitive positioning. You will be responsible for:- Presenting IBM’s point of view on cloud and digital systems of engagement to CXO level client executives- Leading the design and development work of cloud based solutions for our clients- Acting as lead architect on cloud and digital related client proposals- Providing support to close cloud and digital business opportunities- Acting as a thought leader on how cloud based technologies and business models can transform client’s business and entire industries

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – Experience architecting and solutioning infrastructure Cloud-related solutions/migrations.- Experience in infrastructure consulting.- Expert level skills in large-scale complex systems integration (multi-technology; multi-vendor), across application and infrastructure domains.- Expert level skills in Cloud to guide technical client side architects on Cloud strategy and solution best practices.- Expert level skills in planning, designing and migrating client workloads to Cloud.- Experience in designing and implementing highly available and scalable Cloud solutions.- Experienced skill level with contemporary engagement methods, including Proof of Concepts. – Ability to position Cloud technology against industry solution requirements. – Ability to effectively manage challenging situations without loss of focus when under pressure. – Cloud Networking and Software Defined Networking (SDN) skills. Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Cloud certifications (i.e. Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)

    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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    Web Developer | United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Job Description* Primary coordinator for web content area. * Enables the appropriate content owners provide the needed content in a timely manner.* Monitor and maintain the web site for content currency and standards adherence. * Manage and coordinate training in web technologies and relevant topics for content managers, faculty and staff. * Develop and maintain primary manuals and documentation of the web team. * Makes recommendations to Web Services Team Lead, Custom Apps Team lead and Banner Team Lead regarding design issues upgrades, and security relating to Internet and Intranet presents. * Monitors web use, server performance, network performance, and web accessibility. * Assists in the plans and development of systems for the carrying out of annual tasks such as the Implementation Plan. * Web team’s lead trainer for new web technologies. * Supervise and coordinate the work of members of the temporary pool, interns and/or volunteers. * Researches and makes sure recommendations for changes on software, hardware and system to continually enhance web services for both members and end-users. * Respond to inquiries and complaints from users about the web services. * Attends seminars and workshops, reads professional journals, and otherwise stays abreast of changing technology. * Make recommendations for improving web development work flow. * Help establish university web policies and standards * Maintain, respect, and protect the confidentiality of information held within, or transferred across, the university’s computer and communication resources in any format * Other duties as assigned

    Minimum Qualification* Strong knowledge of W3C standards, current browser technology, and search engines. * Extensive experience with HTML, a standard Web site creation software program (such as MS FrontPage) * Skills in JavaScript, XML, Active Server Pages (ASP), VBScript, and DHTML are highly desirable. * Skills in other server-side and client-side web languages such as PHP, C++, Java, Perl, SGML, ColdFusion, ActiveX, etc. would also be valuable. * Skills in Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Fireworks or similar design software are required.* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related field * 3 years of experience in web development.Preferred Qualification* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related fieldExpected Skills/Rank/Experience* 3 years of experience in web development.

    Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

    As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

    UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence. More

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    IT Field Support Associate | Azadea Group

    Employment:

    Full Time

    – Initiate systems and network troubleshooting and monitoring, and replace defective components as needed- Support in the opening, closing and renovation phases of stores- Ensures technical equipment is running and being maintained properly- Install and configure specified software packages such as operating systems, business applications and other office tools- Inspect personal computer equipment, install hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drivers on user’s premises- Provide the necessary support for the shops POS systems including any issues during the POS daily closing – Support and maintain the inventory machines in terms of software and hardware, and ensure proper connectivity with the servers- Log all the incidents and requests in the Service Desk system

    Qualifications- Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree in computer science- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role- Fluency in English- Attention to details: level 2- Cultural Awareness: level 1- Communication Skills: level 2- Customer Focus: level 1- Driving and Achieving results: level 2- Analytical Thinking: level 1- Teamwork: level 2

    Azadea Group is a premier fashion and lifestyle retail company that owns and operates more than 50 leading international franchise concepts across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and Europe. Since its inception in 1978, the Group has grown a substantial chain of stores representing leading international brand names in fashion and accessories, food and beverage, home furnishing, sporting goods and multimedia.With over 11,000 employees, the company boasts a solid infrastructure overseeing more than 600 stores spread across 15 countries including Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar and United Arab Emirates. More

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    Senior Associate | Xcel Accounting

    Employment:

    Full Time

    We are a fast growing firm of Chartered and Certified Public Accountants with a deep passion in helping businesses succeed and a vision of being the best in the UAE. We offer Outsourced Accounting and Part Time CFO services and pride ourselves in being employee-first with a commitment to training, communication, career development, great benefits and a fun and inclusive culture. Furthermore with an experienced management team from a ‘Big 4’ background we are able to offer the benefits of working in a highly professional environment along with the flexibility so often rarely seen in bigger organizations. We have immediate openings for the position of Senior Associates. The role is responsible for organizing and managing Accounting, CFO & VAT assignments and projects, including the completion of assignment tasks and project components, as well as coaching, advising and directing team members in meeting client and self-development expectations. Experience in independently finalising and managing the accounts of a company with a deep knowledge and expertise in excel and at least one accounting software would be an added advantage as would consulting experience in a Big 4 accounting firm.

    1. Candidates must have one of the following certifications: CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA2. High proficiency in Excel spreadsheets3. High proficiency in at least one of the following accounting packages: Quickbooks > Tally > Sage > Focus > Xero4. Deep understanding of accounting concepts & standards 5. Good communication skills – well-spoken in English6. Good project management skills 7. Good time management skills8. Pleasant & professional personality9. Should have an eye for detail10. Result oriented11. ‘Company’ before ‘self’ attitude12. UAE Driving license will be an advantage

    Xcel Accounting, the brand name of our organization Xcel Accounting & Book Keeping is a firm of experienced Chartered Accountants, established in Dubai as an Accounting and Bookkeeping firm, providing various services to clients in the Fields of Accounting, Auditing and Management Consultancy.

    We are committed to provide the best accounting service possible on a timely basis with personal service to each client, helping them with their plans and being available to help and solve simple as well as complex problems. More