Manager - Security Systems & Data Center Abu Dhabi Ports

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of data centres and physical security systems.

• Lead risk assessments and design security measures to protect the company's data and infrastructure.

• Manage issues and provide advise to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with hardware, software, and network systems within the data centre.

• Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity planning and testing to ensure the availability and reliability of the data centre.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies.

• Provide leadership guidance in crisis situations related to security and data centre operations.

• Ensure the security and integrity of the data center and its systems and data, including implementing security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and backup procedures.

• Develop, update and monitor documentation for all data center systems and processes, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

• Manage vendor relationships and lead contract negotiation for hardware, software, and services.

• Stay current with industry developments and new technologies and make recommendations for upgrades and improvements to the data canter as needed.

People Management Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the IT and security teams and work with other departments to ensure that the data canter is meeting their needs.

• Lead and manage a team of data canter engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and coaching to ensure that the team has the necessary skills and knowledge to support the data canter infrastructure.

• Lead a team responsible for the continuous improvement of various systems.

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for technology upgrades and integration projects.

• Define the strategy and vision for the data center.

• Enforce compliance with the company's overall goals and objectives, security standards and protocols, and regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC.

• Deliver regular reporting and updates on the status and performance of the data canter to senior management and stakeholders.

• Implement innovative technologies for both operations and projects aligning with organizational goals.