Datamatics Technologies

Manager - Technical Infrastructure Specialist

Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPosted Oct 6, 2026

  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Work Mode: On-site
  • Nationality: Saudi National Mandatory
  • Experience: 18–20 Years
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end enterprise IT Infrastructure Operations across Data Center, Servers, Networks, Linux/Unix, Endpoint, Deskside Support, SOC, NOC, Storage, Backup, and Cloud environments.
  • Manage a multidisciplinary infrastructure team of 25+ members across multiple technologies.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, capacity, reliability, and operational readiness of infrastructure services.
  • Own and manage SLA, OLA, KPI, and uptime targets.
  • Lead Major Incident Management, service restoration, escalation, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Oversee Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in line with ITIL practices.
  • Drive proactive monitoring and continuous improvement of infrastructure services.
  • Develop and execute Service Improvement Plans (SIP).
  • Maintain operational dashboards and provide service performance reports to senior management.
  • Work closely with SOC and security teams to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture.
  • Ensure compliance with ITIL, ISO, risk, security, and governance requirements.
  • Manage infrastructure-related operational, security, and compliance risks.
  • Drive automation and AI-enabled improvements within IT infrastructure operations.
  • Identify potential Agentic AI use cases for monitoring, incident management, service operations, and infrastructure optimization.
  • Manage technology vendors and service providers against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
  • Work closely with business stakeholders and senior leadership on infrastructure strategy, operational performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
  • Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery requirements for critical infrastructure.

Must Have

  • 18–20 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Operations, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure Management.
  • Saudi National.
  • Strong experience working within the KSA region.
  • Proven experience managing 25+ team members across multiple infrastructure technologies.
  • Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure environments covering multiple areas such as:
    • Data Center
    • Servers & Virtualization
    • Networks, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and SD-WAN
    • Linux/Unix
    • Endpoint & Deskside Support
    • SOC/NOC
    • Storage & Backup
    • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Core technical expertise in at least 2 infrastructure technologies.
  • Strong experience with ITIL processes and IT Service Management.
  • Good understanding and working knowledge of ISO processes/standards.
  • Strong experience in SLA/KPI management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and RCA.
  • Experience developing and implementing Service Improvement Plans.
  • Good understanding of Risk and Compliance Management.
  • Understanding and practical exposure to Automation and AI in IT operations.
  • Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage critical incidents and infrastructure escalations in a large enterprise environment.

Good to Have

  • Experience working with a leading IT services organization such as Wipro, Cognizant, LTI, or a similar organization.
  • Exposure to AI-driven IT Operations / AIOps.
  • Understanding of Agentic AI and its potential use cases in infrastructure and service operations.
  • Experience implementing infrastructure and service management automation initiatives.
  • Experience managing hybrid Cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
  • Exposure to enterprise SOC and NOC operations.
  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring, observability, and operational dashboarding tools.
  • Exposure to Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery.
  • Relevant certifications in ITIL, ISO, Cloud, Networking, Security, or Infrastructure Management would be an advantage.
  • Experience managing multiple vendors and third-party service providers in a large enterprise environment.

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