P&O Maritime Logistics - Head of Information Technology (IT)

at  DP World

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Tertiary qualifications in IT and/or Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) certification
• Cloud computing (AWS, Azure)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001 or NIST).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Must have minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role preferably in the maritime industry
• Proven experience in IT project management and implementation
• Develop and maintain an infrastructure system which includes SAN, VMWare, Windows and Messaging environment globally
• Implement, support and management of network infrastructure including routers, firewalls, switches, LAN and WAN globally
• Develop upon the existing infrastructure safeguards relating to system security within a global environment
• Ensure comprehensive and reliable enterprise backups of all systems
• Develop and implement approved procedures for IT infrastructure management
• Develop and implement internal procedures and guidelines to ensure consistent application of IT standards
• Implement business continuity processes globally
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) processes

Based at the Corporate Office in Dubai, the Head of IT will lead and manage the IT function in alignment with the strategic goals of the offshore marine industry, ensuring seamless and secure IT operations across global assets. This includes developing and executing an IT strategy that drives digital transformation, enhances operational efficiency, and supports business growth. The Head of IT will be responsible for overseeing infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and data-driven innovation, while providing robust support to both onshore and offshore operations to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance.