Job Title and Location
Senior Officer / Assistant Manager
Sector : Product and Technology Department - IT Operations
Reporting to : Head of IT Operations
Purpose of the Job
The Service Desk and ITSM Senior Engineer is responsible for leading the adoption of ITSM tools and frameworks (such as ITIL) to enhance IT operations and service delivery. This role ensures the smooth operation of incident, service request, and event management processes, providing seamless support across the organization. Additionally, the engineer will oversee patching, vulnerability management, and device management using tools like Microsoft Intune or others to ensure secure and compliant systems.
Salary range
SAR
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Ensure that work is carried out on the basis of approved policies, processes, procedures and instructions
- Review the opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices according to leading practices, reduce costs and improve productivity
- Ensure knowledge transfer to new employees and reports, including approved work policies and procedures
- Follow up on the issues / cases being escalated related to subordinates to ensure efficient and timely closure
Function Unit
Lead the adoption and customization of ITSM tools (such as Zoho One) to align with business processes : manage incident, service request, asset management, event and service catalog processes following the ITIL frameworkMonitor service levels (SLAs) and ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requestsDevelop and maintain ITSM reports and dashboards for continuous improvementService Desk Operations : provide 2nd and 3rd level support for escalated incidents and complex technical issuesEnsure that knowledge base and CMDB (Configuration Management Database) are properly maintained for the Service DeskImplement best practices to streamline the service desk operations and improve end-user experienceConduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring problems and recommend solutionsPatching and Vulnerability Management : manage patching and updates across PCs, laptops, and critical Microsoft services; oversee vulnerability management to identify and mitigate risks within IT infrastructure; use Microsoft Intune or other tools for device management, endpoint compliance, and secure configurations; coordinate with security teams to ensure all endpoints are compliant with SAMA and organizational policiesMicrosoft and Cloud Service Management : manage and monitor file-share, mail & collaboration tools like Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint; handle user identity management and policies within Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD; automate routine tasks and enforce security policies using Intune and Group PoliciesDocumentation and Compliance : maintain ITSM process documentation, including SOPs for incident management and service desk operations; ensure compliance with SAMA, NCA, and PDPL regulations for service desk operations and ITSM processes; regularly audit and optimize IT processes for continuous alignment with the ITIL framework; monitor and manage vulnerabilities and ensure timely patching and mitigation of security threatsDisaster Recovery and Backup Planning : develop and maintain disaster recovery (DR) plans for critical business systems; ensure regular backups are automated and tested for data recovery readinessAdditional Activities
Support the counterparts across Tawrid when needed to perform their dutiesProvide information for reporting on decision-making and reporting processes, activities and deliverablesPerform other activities when necessaryKey Relationships
Internal – All departments and other internal clients, IT team membersExternal – Interaction with vendors and service providersQualifications & Requirements
Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline, or equivalent experience is requiredITIL, PMP preferredMicrosoft 365 Certified : Modern Desktop Administrator Associate (preferred)Zoho One Administration Certification (preferred)CompTIA Security+ or similar for security and complianceAdditional Requirements
5 to 6 years’ experience with a financial services organization or similar work domainProven track record of implementing ITIL practices and optimizing service desk operationsExperience with Microsoft Intune for endpoint management and patching strategies#J-18808-Ljbffr