This job description is for an IT Manager position at Aalat based in Abu Dhabi. The IT Manager will be responsible for managing the IT budget, designing and maintaining the IT infrastructure, keeping licenses and policies up to date, executing disaster recovery plans, providing IT training and support to employees, and overseeing all network administration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in IT, 7+ years of experience in a similar role, and skills in areas like system administration, budgeting, and Microsoft Office.

1. IT Manager – Job Description
Job Holder: New Position
Reports To: Head of Operations
Job Purpose:
 To provide IT support and assistance to Aalat and Aalat employees
Job Dimensions:
 Management and implementation of IT Planning & Budget
 Infrastructure Design, Development & Maintenance Plan
 Based at Abu Dhabi Head Office
 Sunday to Thursday, 0830 – 1730 or as required
Key Result Accountabilities:
 Prepare, implement and monitor all aspects of the IT operating / Capex budget
 Evaluation and design of IT a user-friendly and efficient IT infrastructure (software
& hardware)
 Research the market to identify appropriate IT suppliers manage the request for
proposal stage and in coordination with Finance Department, finalize to contract /
purchase / implementation stage
 Ensure all IT licenses are maintained and up-to-date
 Development and maintenance of IT Policies & Procedures and user guidelines
 Design and execute a disaster recovery plan
 Inform management of any current risks / Security threats / and take appropriate
action to minimize exposure
 Provide IT training on new or unfamiliar hardware / software to users as required
 Conducting Internal Security Audits
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 Maintain all voice & data connections for Users / Functions
 Oversee and manage all aspects related to network administration / risk / data /
contacts / bulletin board / fax administration
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 Deployment of new IT equipment for users
 Maintenance and log checking of Spam-firewall
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 Ensure that all call reports, trouble shooting, etc is reported to IT Manager in a
timely manner
Communication & Working Relationships:
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2.  Internal clients are predominantly senior personnel and to a lesser extent all
other employees who utilize the company IT systems and services
 External liaison with suppliers
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
 required qualification of relevant IT related degree
 Fluent in Spoken & Written English
 Min7 years previous experience in a similar role
 Experienced and competent in all aspects of system/network and data
administration
 Fully literate in all MS Office applications
 Good understanding of various Management Information Systems
 Budget Experience
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