IT Systems & Infrastructure Specialist Saudi National

About the Role

Robert Walters is seeking an IT Systems & Infrastructure Specialist to support the implementation, integration, deployment, and ongoing support of critical banking systems and IT infrastructure. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is open exclusively to Saudi Arabian nationals with 2-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires hands-on experience with banking system integrations, Saudi payment systems, and production environments, ideally within a SAMA-regulated financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, integrate, test, and deploy banking systems and related applications.
• Support Tanfeeth (تنفيذ) and its associated integrations, interfaces, and production support activities.
• Manage integrations with SARIE, SAMA payment systems, and other banking payment platforms.
• Integrate local banking systems with Head Office and core banking systems.
• Troubleshoot system interfaces, transaction failures, connectivity issues, and API/integration problems.

IT Infrastructure and Production Support

• Support and maintain IT infrastructure, including servers, operating systems, networks, databases, storage, backup, and monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical support for critical banking applications and production environments.
• Investigate and resolve incidents across application, system, network, and infrastructure layers.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements.
• Participate in critical incident management and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

Implementation and Go-Live Management

• Support the full systems implementation lifecycle, from requirements gathering and integration through testing, UAT, go-live, and post-implementation support.
• Coordinate with Head Office, external vendors, system integrators, and internal IT stakeholders to deliver successful implementations.
• Assist with system testing, deployment planning, cutover activities, and go-live readiness.
• Provide hands-on technical support during deployments and post-go-live stabilization.

Regulatory and Stakeholder Coordination

• Support technology operations within a Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)-regulated banking environment.
• Ensure system integrations and technical implementations align with applicable banking and payment-system requirements.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders, Head Office teams, and external technology vendors.
• Communicate technical issues, implementation progress, and resolutions clearly in English.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in IT systems and infrastructure, preferably within a financial institution.
• Hands-on experience with banking system integrations and Saudi payment systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting capabilities across application and infrastructure layers.
• Ability to coordinate with internal IT teams, external vendors, system integrators, and international Head Office teams.
• This opportunity is open exclusively to Saudi Arabian nationals.