Overview
IT Infrastructure Senior Manager Jobs in Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain at Arab Financial Services
Title: IT Infrastructure Senior Manager
Company: Arab Financial Services
Location: Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain
At Arab Financial Services, we’re looking for a strategic and hands-on leader to take ownership of our IT infrastructure landscape across projects, networks, security, and data centers. This role is critical in ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient IT operations within a regulated financial services environment.
Scope of Responsibility
This role has enterprise‑wide accountability for:
- IT and data centre strategy
- Infrastructure and technology transformation projects
- Network and cybersecurity platforms
- Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) technology enablement
- End‑user computing and IT Helpdesk services
- Vendor, contract, capacity, and cost management
- Infrastructure security, risk, and regulatory compliance
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise IT Leadership
- Drive IT and data center strategy aligned with business goals
- Lead infrastructure transformation and modernization initiatives
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency
Infrastructure & Technology Projects
- Manage end-to-end delivery of cloud migrations, data center upgrades, and network/security refreshes
- Define governance, budgets, timelines, and risk management
- Ensure smooth transition from project to operations
Network & Cybersecurity
- Oversee LAN, WAN, MPLS, VPN, cloud connectivity, and voice networks
- Lead network security architecture (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, segmentation)
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory standards
Data Center & Disaster Recovery
- Manage primary and DR data centers, ensuring resilience and performance
- Lead Disaster Recovery planning, testing, and improvements
- Govern infrastructure lifecycle, risks, and regulatory alignment
End-User Services & Helpdesk
- Oversee EUC services including devices, software, and asset lifecycle
- Ensure a high-performing IT Helpdesk aligned with SLAs
- Drive continuous improvement in service quality and user experience
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to IT policies, security frameworks, and regulatory requirements
- Identify and mitigate infrastructure risks and control gaps
- Support internal and external audits
Financial & Vendor Management
- Manage infrastructure budgets (CapEx & OpEx)
- Lead vendor selection, contracts, and performance management
- Optimize costs through standardization and capacity planning
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop multi-disciplinary IT teams
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on IT strategy and investments
- Collaborate closely with Security, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders
