Senior IT Officer

VAM Systems is a Business Consulting, IT Solutions and Services company.

VAM Systems is currently looking for Senior IT Officer for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets & terms and conditions:

Academic Qualification

• Bachelor’s / Graduate degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer Engineering discipline or relevant field is required

Professional Qualification

• Knowledge of Computer Hardware and Company Software is preferred
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and Operating Systems
• Cloud Certifications (AWS)
• Security Certifications
• More than 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred
• Experience in System Administration, Security Operations and IT delivery management preferably in an organization of similar size

Skills

• Planning, organizational and time management skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-drive and motivation
• IT monitoring and problem detection skills
• Security Operations skills
• Strong English and/or Arabic language skills (written and spoken)

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain network, server and computer systems and keep them up to date by installing and updating hardware and software components.
• Manage Identity & Access Management while ensuring security and compliance as per industry standards.
• Lead assigned IT infrastructure projects from inception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors, while ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Monitor, maintain and provision Cloud environments across all cloud offerings (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, etc).
• Implement DevOps tooling to automate the deployment of core applications while maintaining high availability.
• Manage Backup & Disaster recovery solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure network equipment, servers and technology tools, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues promptly.
• Ensure security is maintained through software and hardware controls.
• Implement security best practices across the organization’s systems.
• Streamline operations by integrating automation procedures and optimizing orchestration.
• Manage L2 helpdesk escalations and lead IT helpdesk efforts.
• Create and maintain documentation relating to IT Infrastructure.
• Lead security operations efforts including response, management, and closure of security incidents.
• Propose and evaluate IT solutions and procedures to improve systems’ security, availability, and efficiency.
• Help run smooth and high-class seminars and events focusing on the health and quality of AV solutions.
• Develop the required dashboards and reports to improve monitoring efficiency.
• Maintain quality preventive maintenance procedures and proactive support as per the SLA.
• Oversee the tracking and management of IT equipment.
• Undertake any other responsibilities in the department, as directed by the Head of Department.

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)

The selected candidates shall join VAM Systems – Bahrain and shall be deputed to one of the leading Organizations in Bahrain.

Job Specification

• More than 3-5 years of experience in a similar role is preferred
• Experience in System Administration, Security Operations and IT delivery management preferably in an organization of similar size

Information Technology and Services - Al Manama, Bahrain