Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsRole is based full time in Abu Dhabi; would need perm relocationReporting directly to the CIOAbout Our ClientA well established multi site enterprise strengthening Infrastructure & Security capability to match digital ambitions.Job DescriptionLead Infrastructure & Security across a multi site ecosystemOwn infrastructure performance, resilience, scalability, and digital safetyModernise bandwidth, backbone, and network architectureLead predominantly cloud-first environment (minimal on-prem / data centre oversight)Shift from reactive operations to proactive capacity planning and roadmap designStrengthen monitoring, governance, identity controls, and SOC integrationEnsure no avoidable outages, breaches, or operational surprisesDefine and enforce SLAs and service performance standardsRebuild stakeholder trust through proactive communicationBuild accountable, performance driven team cultureProvide structured proposals and forward-looking recommendations to CIODemonstrate hands-on leadership (not purely delegative)The Successful Applicant12+ years Infrastructure & Security experience5+ years leading Infrastructure and/or Security teamsCurrent or recent Head of Infrastructure / Infrastructure & Security leaderExperience in complex multi-site environmentsProven track record modernising infrastructure strategy and improving service deliveryStrong network, bandwidth, backbone, and cloud experiencePractical exposure to monitoring, identity controls, safeguarding, and SOC alignmentService-oriented, stakeholder confident, technically credibleModern, proactive, outcome-driven leadership styleRetail, Healthcare, Hospitality or other multi-site customer-centric sectors are advantageousWhat's on OfferDirect reporting line to CIO with high visibility and executive exposureMandate to modernise and elevate Infrastructure & Security across a multi site ecosystemOpportunity to define long-term infrastructure strategy and digital safety standardsOwnership of service transformation and stakeholder trust rebuildLeadership of a critical function central to organisational resilience and growthBased full time in Abu Dhabi with relocation requiredContactRuwise SheriffQuote job refJN-022026-6948147Phone number+97147090393Job summaryJob functionTechnologySubsectorInfrastructureSectorTechnology & TelecomsLocationInternationalContract typePermanentConsultant nameRuwise SheriffConsultant phone+97147090393Job referenceJN-022026-6948147
