Head of I.T

* 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 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.