About Us:
BAAN Holding Group formerly known as AlHokair Group has been a leader in the hospitality and entertainment sectors since 1978. With over 50 years of expertise we are committed to expanding our investments particularly in catering where we have established a remarkable presence.
At BAAN Holding we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions across the entertainment hospitality catering and investment sectors. Our focus on quality and sustainability ensures exceptional experiences for our customers while fostering sustainable growth through creative service models.
JOB SUMMARY:
The IT Manager for Entertainment is responsible for overseeing the technical and managerial aspects of the organizations IT infrastructure. This role involves planning directing and designing the companys IT framework while managing the IT team tasked with maintaining it. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in network design management and vendor relations complemented by certifications such as CCNP or CCIE and relevant Microsoft certifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the system administration and support teams to implement and maintain effective infrastructure solutions that support business operations.
- Security Management: Ensure the effectiveness of security solutions including firewalls antivirus systems and intrusion detection measures.
- Financial Oversight: Manage operational costs and conduct near and longterm financial forecasts for expanded functionality and user bases.
- Team Leadership: Direct and administer a team of network analysts system administrators and technicians conducting performance reviews and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Communication and Collaboration: Utilize stellar communication skills and attention to detail to strategize and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Asset Management: Practice comprehensive asset management including maintenance lifecycle management and documentation.
- Project Documentation: Prepare RFPs bid proposals contracts and scope of work reports for IT projects and associated efforts.
- Research and Development: Conduct research into IT issues and products as required to inform decisionmaking.
- Task Prioritization: Prioritize and execute tasks in highpressure environments making sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Infrastructure Alignment: Align business requirements with infrastructure setups and provide management with necessary reports.
- Architectural Design: Architect and modify infrastructure setups as needed to meet organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.
- Minimum of five years in IT including at least two years in a managerial role overseeing IT services and infrastructure.
- Proficient in managing and ensuring the effectiveness of both virtual and physical servers including associated operating systems and software.
- Experience in configuring and managing enterprisewide LANs WANs WLANs and VPNs.
- Exceptional knowledge of current protocols and standards in systems and networks including DNS Active Directory MS Exchange SSL/IPSec and IP Telephony.
- Extensive handson experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware HyperV AWS and Azure.
- Knowledge and experience with Cisco UCS Manager Cisco Wireless and mobility solutions as well as security devices like Cisco ASA Cyberoam and FortiGate.
- Working experience with Dynamics AX Administration and various databases including MSSQL MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Plan acquire and coordinate hardware and software installations across the organizations network.
- Test network and server performance provide statistics and reports and develop strategies for maintaining optimal server and network infrastructure.
Thank you for considering a career with BAAN Holding. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!