IT HEAD RIYADH

Job Description : IT HEAD RIYADH KSA * Reporting to the General Manager, the role involves overseeing the IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations of the branch. * The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA), managing IT risks, maintaining critical systems (SARIE and TANFEETH), and handling vendor relationships. * This is a senior-level position requiring significant experience in IT management within the banking or financial services sector. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning & Compliance Develop and implement the branch's IT strategy and structure. Ensure compliance with SAMA regulations and other regulatory requirements. Formulate IT policies, procedures, and emergency drills. Risk Management Identify, analyze, and mitigate IT risks. Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery (DR) planning. System Maintenance & Operation Maintain SARIE and TANFEETH systems in collaboration with SAMA and third-party vendors. Manage network infrastructure, servers, storage devices, and production/office systems. Troubleshoot system faults to ensure uninterrupted business operations. Vendor & Asset Management Handle procurement of software/hardware and manage maintenance agreements. Oversee IT budget allocation and asset management. Collaboration Act as a liaison between internal departments, vendors, and regulators. Approve local systems and manage IT equipment procurement. Emergency Preparedness Design and execute emergency drills to ensure readiness for potential disruptions. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related fields. Minimum 10 years of experience in IT system maintenance and management. Experience in banking/financial services is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, CISP, or CISA are preferred. Familiarity with SARIE/TANFEETH systems is advantageous. Knowledge of network equipment operators is a plus. A seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in managing banking systems like SARIE/TANFEETH. Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (SAMA) governing financial institutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external stakeholders (vendors/regulators). Technical expertise in networking, server management, disaster recovery planning, and risk mitigation. Holds relevant certifications (e.g., CCIE/CISA) to demonstrate technical proficiency.

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