IT Manager

Job description / Role

Location

Sharjah, UAE

Experience

8–12 years

Industry

Open / Group Organization

Employment Type

Full-time

UAE Experience

Preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT manager to oversee IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT operations across multiple group entities. The role will be responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-effective IT services while supporting digital transformation and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT infrastructure, networks, servers, endpoints, and service desk operations across multiple entities.
• Oversee Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, cloud security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including security controls, vulnerability management, access management, and incident response.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, governance frameworks, risk controls, and ISO 27001 compliance.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, licensing, procurement, SLAs, and third-party service providers.
• Prepare and manage IT budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize cloud and software expenses.
• Lead and develop the IT team while ensuring effective service delivery and support.
• Support AI, automation, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ensure IT systems meet business continuity, security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of IT experience, including 3+ years in an IT manager/leadership role.
• Strong experience in IT infrastructure, Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Good knowledge of ISO 27001, IT governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience in vendor management, budgeting, and IT service delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UAE experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• ITIL, ISO 27001, CISSP/CISM, or Microsoft certifications would be an advantage.

About the Company

Staff Connect is the rapidly developing best IT outsourcing company in UAE. We offer to our respective clients the best possible service like sourcing services for permanent, temporary, and agreement-based recruitment. Since commencing conductions, the entities have seen fast development achieved solely through firm business rapports and deliver reliable and meaningful services to our clients.