Sr Manager IT Infrastructure & Delivery Management Full-time Job

Core Accountabilities:

Lead the design and alignment of the physical infrastructure architecture, with the technology services and business strategy

Review the detailed plans for the integration of new infrastructure components into existing infrastructure, and provide feedback on improvements

Lead the design and implementation of the IT infrastructure across EDGE and its entities in coordination with the Digital and IT, and InfoSec sub-functions

Ensure maintenance of the IT infrastructure across EDGE and its entities including networks, servers and storage, database, data centers and communications

Manage IT infrastructure across EDGE and its entities while ensuring efficiency, integrity, reliability and security.

Assess, approve, and administer IT infrastructure software and hardware upgrades

Coordinate with business units across EDGE and its entities to develop strategies to ensure achievement of infrastructure capacity

Monitor the adherence to SLAs with internal stakeholders as well as third party providers

Ensure the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, operating systems, hardware, software.

Manage the performance of the IT infrastructure across EDGE and its subsidiaries and recommend opportunities for performance improvement

Oversee back-up and recovery plans ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning efficiently

Analyze technical needs, current and future requirements, and state of the server, storage and virtualization infrastructure.

Supervise modification on existing databases to ensure the integrity and performance

Propose improvement opportunities and preventive measures to enhance the services provided by the infrastructure and delivery management sub-function

Develop , implement, and monitor information system policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance, in coordination with the InfoSec team

Review Data Center architecture and ensure it will support current system readiness service levels, disaster recovery requirements, compliance requirements, and future growth.

Perform any other duties as requested by the reporting manager

Experience:

Minimum 12 years of experience in IT Infrastructure and Delivery Management or related work experience

Experience in UAE or Middle East is desirable

Education:

Master's Degree in Information Technology or a related field, with relevant professional certifications (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, MSCE, AWS, etc.)

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.