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About the Role

Arib, a Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed digital finance brokerage, is seeking an Information Technology Manager for a full-time, on-site position in Riyadh. Arib simplifies access to personal, home, auto, credit card, and SME financing across Saudi Arabia, utilizing advanced technology and market expertise to connect users with offers from licensed financial institutions. Founded in 2018, Arib is recognized as a top Saudi startup and a Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 EMEA winner, committed to financial inclusion and economic growth.

Role Overview

The Information Technology Manager will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of Arib’s IT infrastructure. This includes overseeing networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud environments. The role involves managing daily IT operations, ensuring system reliability and security, and supporting business-critical applications and platforms through coordination with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, endpoints, and cloud environments.
• Manage day-to-day IT operations and ensure system reliability and security.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support business-critical applications and platforms.
• Supervise and mentor IT team members.
• Manage vendors and service providers.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and lead improvement projects.
• Support incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong background in IT infrastructure and operations, covering networks, servers, cloud services, end-user devices, and system administration.
• Proficiency in IT security practices, including access control, vulnerability management, data protection, endpoint security, and incident response.
• Experience managing business applications and platforms, including deployments, integrations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated skills in IT governance, encompassing documentation, policies and procedures, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, including team supervision, performance management, and mentoring.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments is highly beneficial.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (*, ITIL, CISSP, CCNA, Azure/AWS) are a plus.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh. The position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment, prioritize multiple initiatives, and adapt to evolving needs.