Senior Manager Network Operations at Dubai Holding
dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Dec, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description


  • Key AccountabilitiesNetwork Infrastructure ManagementManage the design, deployment, and lifecycle of the organization's core network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, cloud connectivity, switches, routers, and data centre networks
  • Ensure seamless connectivity, redundancy, performance, and scalability across all sites and platforms
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and operating procedures
  • Manage end-of-life replacement of network equipment and software, ensuring conformance to technical standards and alignment with technology initiatives
  • Manage the end-to-end network environment, including provisioning, scaling, and operational security, to deliver stable and performant services
  • Manage the enterprise wireless network, ensuring reliable and secure connectivity for users and devices, and applying best practices for coverage, capacity, and security


  • Network Operations & Service ReliabilityMonitor network performance and proactively address availability, capacity, and reliability issues
  • Maintain remote access solutions for secure connectivity across remote and mobile users
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and disaster recovery practices to support high availability
  • Manage incident response for network-related issues, leading root cause analysis and service restoration
  • Drive operational improvements in change management and daily operations, ensuring consistent adherence to standard procedures
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly test disaster recovery plans to protect business continuity, including analysis of hybrid cloud connectivity to avoid service interruptions


  • Network Security & Compliance Ensure all network solutions adhere to security and compliance standards, incorporating defined architecture principles and design patterns
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to embed security controls into network operations
  • Support audit and assurance activities related to network systems
  • Configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise-grade firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and routing protocols to ensure network security and performance


  • Vendor & Budget ManagementManage operational and capital budgets across the network estate (approximately AED 25m OPEX and AED 20-30m CAPEX)
  • Identify cost optimisation opportunities and ensure cost-effective service delivery
  • Manage relationships with network technology vendors, telecommunications providers, and service partners
  • Verify and coordinate preparation of RFI/RFP/RFQ documents and approve BOQs for network devices
  • Lead vendor communications during technology selection and solution review processes


  • Project Delivery & Stakeholder CollaborationLead delivery of network-related projects from inception to implementation, working with IT teams and stakeholders
  • Support validation of new network solutions, ensuring alignment with the Group's architecture roadmap and security standards
  • Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Application teams to embed best practices across the organization
  • Implement network services across Cloud and On-Premises Data Centres and campus networks, managing platforms including routing, switching, wireless, voice, video, and security
  • Approve new Data Centre Network (DCN) high-level and low-level designs, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability of approved solutions
  • Lead optimisation of DCN topologies and approve architecture changes, supporting continuous improvement of the network estate


  • Who We Are Looking ForProven track record of at least 6 - 8 years in leading and managing an enterprise network environment, with experience in cloud networking Demonstrated expertise in network operations management
  • Previous experience working in large corporate environments
  • Comprehensive understanding of networking components


Responsibilities
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