Senior Infrastructure Manager | UAE | Candidates based in the UAE only
Aventus is partnering with a leading UAE organisation to appoint a Senior Infrastructure Manager to own its enterprise infrastructure. The role reports to the Director – CIO.
This role is for a seasoned leader who sets the direction and can still step in on the toughest technical problems.
The role
•Full ownership of enterprise infrastructure: data centres, servers, storage, networks and hybrid cloud (Azure)
•Accountable for 24x7 availability, resilience and performance across the estate
•Lead incident, problem and change management to ITIL standards, and take the lead on major incidents
•Own the DR/BC strategy and testing, working closely with the Director of Cybersecurity on ISO 27001 and NIST compliance
•Drive automation, infrastructure as code and cloud modernisation
•Manage vendors, SLAs and infrastructure budgets, and report to senior leadership
•Lead, mentor and develop a team of infrastructure engineers
What we're looking for
•12+ years in enterprise IT infrastructure, including 5+ years in a management role
•Proven ownership of complex hybrid environments (Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Cisco)
•Strong track record in ITIL operations, DR and high-availability design
•Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments in the UAE
•Certifications such as AZ-104/305, VCP, CCNP, ITIL or PMP are highly desirable
•Exposure to AIOps or AI-driven operations is a plus
The role reports to the Director – CIO.
Please note: We can only consider candidates currently based in the UAE.
