IT Networks Design Lead Expert

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level may be regarded as a source of expertise and are responsible for developing frameworks, policies and operational plans. They also analyze complex issues, understand business needs, bring together multiple concepts and translate them into tangible actions and support to enhance performance of the function.

Job Responsibilities

Networks Design

• Follow latest trends and cutting-edge technologies, collect business and technical requirements, assess current ZATCA IT networks, identify design gaps and challenges and develop new detailed IT networks design ensuring all business requirements are addressed
• Conduct requirement gathering sessions with all stakeholders, interpret the requirements to finalize the development of RFPs related to IT networks, and contribute in the evaluation and selection of vendors based on set criteria in cooperation with relevant functions
• Receive change requests related to IT networks, conduct proper analysis and prioritization of the received change requests, provide recommendations and set schedule for implementation in cooperation with relevant functions
• Collect needed inputs to conduct IT risks assessment and analysis that could occur through the introduction of new technology and accordingly collaborate with IT Infrastructure & Networks Planning & Monitoring to develop the needed risk mitigation plan
• Receive periodical reports on the actual performance of ZATCA IT Networks against set of KPIs, analyze the performance reports, and provide recommendations to improve the IT networks performance
  
  
  

Organization and Operations

• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
• Perform other duties as requested
  
  
  

People Management

• Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
• Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes
  
  
  

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred
  
  
  

Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Infrastructure Management - Advanced

IT Systems Management - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Project Management - Advanced

Collaboration and Communication - Proficient

IT Change Management - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

IT Compliance - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Vendor Management - Advanced

Enablement of Change and Innovation - Proficient