Cisco Network Engineer Jobs in Bahrain

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>More About the Role:</b><br>Join Our Mission to Support the U.S. Navy’s PC Refresh Initiative and Enhance Warfighter Capabilities with Advanced IT Solutions!</p><br><p><br>Leidos is seeking a highly motivated and skilled OCONUS Seat Service Technician to join our team and support the Naval Enterprise Network (NEN) OCONUS portion of the NGEN-R Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) Contract. This exciting opportunity is in Manama, Bahrain, where you will contribute to the End User Hardware as a Service (EUHWaaS) task order in the Middle East.<br>At Leidos, we are deeply committed to supporting the U.S. Navy and its mission of providing superior technology to ensure the effectiveness of our nation’s defense efforts.</p><br><p><br>By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a team that provides Information Technology support to the U.S. Navy, making an impactful difference in the way it operates globally. You will contribute to the modernization of technology systems that support critical Navy operations, ensuring that warfighters have access to the most reliable, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure possible. &nbsp;Your efforts will directly contribute to the Navy’s overall mission, ensuring readiness, bolstering security, and optimizing operational success.<br>&nbsp;<br>If you're looking for a chance to make a tangible difference in the defense of our nation, while advancing your career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of IT modernization, this is the opportunity for you.</p><br><p><b>What You'll Get to Do:</b><br>•Support the deployment of new hardware as a service devices (desktops, laptops, peripherals) as part of the EUHWaaS task order. This includes system imaging, software installation, configuration, and data migration.&nbsp;<br>•Configure systems per baseline image specifications, ensuring all new devices are set up with the required applications, operating systems, and security setting in accordance with Government policies.&nbsp;<br>•Deploy PCs by unboxing equipment, disposing of packaging materials, and transporting systems to buildings throughout the worksite.&nbsp;<br>•Maintain detailed records of the refresh process in remedy tickets, adhering to all work instructions for ticket management.&nbsp;<br>•Complete break-fix actions for EUHW devices, adhering to all work instructions and documenting work in tickets.&nbsp;<br>•Complete seat returns for EUHW devices, adhering to all work instructions and documenting work in tickets.<br>•Communicate with regional lead(s) and on-site end-user POCs to execute system replacements, break-fix actions, and device returns. &nbsp;<br>•Assist with the overall coordination of the EUHWaaS task, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. Report progress, challenges, and completed tasks to the project lead.<br>•Support completing all actions within the timeframe required by Service Level Requirement (SLR).</p><br><p><b>You'll Bring These Qualifications:</b><br>•Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, and 2 years related experience; additional years of related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.<br>•Must be a US Citizen and posess an active DoD Secret Clearance.&nbsp;<br>•Compliant with DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA Security, etc.).&nbsp;<br>•Minimum of one OEM network or OS certification (CCNA, MDAA, MEAA, etc.).&nbsp;<br>•Proficient with Windows operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.&nbsp;<br>•Strong knowledge of hardware, including desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.&nbsp;<br>•Ability and willingness to carry up to 30 lbs of equipment.&nbsp;<br>•Familiarity with imaging and deployment tools (e.g., MECM or similar).&nbsp;<br>•Familiarity with data migration and backup procedures.&nbsp;<br>•Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine technical issues efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp;<br>•Ability to work independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.</p><br><p><b>These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:</b><br>•ITIL Foundations v3 or v4 Certification.&nbsp;<br>•Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) / Department of Navy (DoN) operating environments.&nbsp;<br>•Knowledge of network configurations and security protocols.&nbsp;<br>•Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.&nbsp;<br>•High attention to detail and accuracy.&nbsp;<br>•Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.</p><br><p>NGEN<br>&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.</p><br><u><b>Original Posting:</b></u>June 26, 2026<p>For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b><u>Pay Range:</u></b>Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00<p><span>The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only&nbsp;and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</span></p><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services. The Leidos Digital Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract has an opening for a Core IP and Optical Transport Network Engineer in Bahrain. You will perform sustainment, maintenance, problem and change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the DISN. Work Week : This position is Sunday to Thursday. Friday &amp; Saturday is the normal weekend in Bahrain.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties:</p><ul><li>Network design and engineering</li><li>Perform network management system design, develop Methods of Procedure, analysis, testing and/or modifications of architecture in support of software/hardware technical refresh and upgrades approved by the Engineering Review Board.</li><li>Implement new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.</li><li>Deploy network changes - monitor for any impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned, and customer reporting.</li><li>Recommend best practices for the operation and maintenance of the network.</li><li>Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing recommendations to determine the most efficient configuration of the network based on Engineering documents and experience.</li><li>Provide Engineering Incident Management Escalation Support</li><li>Perform fault isolation, analysis, and troubleshooting across various Transport and IP platforms including SONET Optical/Fiber Transport (ODXC/MSPP), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), routers, switches, firewalls and cryptographic systems.</li><li>Engage with other Engineers (Transport, IP and Unified Capabilities), vendors, and customers to perform Root Cause Analysis</li><li>Update ServiceNow tickets with accurate documentation</li><li>Provide situational awareness reporting to customers and management.</li><li>Accurately document the Mission Support Services (MSS) database to reflect the real time network.</li><li>Support Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) Activities to collect site and device data to schedule maintenance windows, coordinating dispatch of technicians, and identifying availability of site personnel.</li><li>Interact with Problem Coordinator and Government customer for troubleshooting and resolution of Problem Management candidate tickets.</li><li>Interact with vendor Technical Assistance Center (TAC) personnel to gather needed data to create hardware replacement order.</li></ul><p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.</li><li>Proficient in one or more optical transport platforms: CIENA 6500, CIENA Corestream, Cisco NCS2K, CISCO MSPP 15454/15310, SYCAMORE ODXC 16K/9K, XTERA, and other ancillary equipment.</li><li>Proficient in one or more IP platforms: Juniper MX480, Juniper MX240, Cisco ASR9000, General Dynamic KG175, Sonata Safenet CN6100.</li><li>Experience analyzing section, line, and path events on Wide Area Network (WAN) and Optical networks</li><li>Experience with end-to-end system loopback testing and troubleshooting on WAN and Transport networks.</li><li>Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of WAN and Optical networks.</li><li>Experience working with service providers and/or enterprise Transport systems utilizing Cisco/CIENA devices.</li><li>Experience with ports and protocols for WAN, DWDM and SONET technologies.</li><li>Experience analyzing VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting.</li><li>Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS or OSPF, Static routing.</li><li>Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.</li><li>Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco and or Juniper are a strong plus.</li><li>Security certification and/or knowledge of DDoS and other attack vectors experienced in modern networks.</li><li>Layer 2/3 VPN and Firewall knowledge and experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Equally proficient in Ciena, Cisco and Juniper configuration, troubleshooting, and design</li><li>Experience with Power systems and Network Timing</li><li>Experience with WAN, DWDM and Synchronous Optical Networks (SONET)</li><li>Possess understanding of Physical (Layer 1), Data Link (Layer 2) and Network (Layer 3) troubleshooting.</li><li>CIENA 6500, CISCO 4200, CISCO NCS2K and Crypto configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.</li><li>Physical cable plant and wiring experience.</li><li>Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.</li><li>Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.</li><li>Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Splunk systems</li><li>Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.</li><li>Equally proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.</li><li>Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.</li><li>Pearl or other language scripting capable of running backup configs and other scripting to pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers</li><li>IPSEC, MPLS and IPV6 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.</li><li>Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.</li><li>Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education and Experience:</strong></p><p>Requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)</p><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations.&nbsp;This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services.</p><br><p>The Leidos Digital Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract has an opening for a <b>Core IP and Optical Transport Network Engineer </b>in <b>Bahrain. </b>You will perform sustainment, maintenance, problem and change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the DISN.</p><br><p><b>Work Week</b>: This position is Sunday to Thursday. Friday &amp; Saturday is the normal weekend in Bahrain.</p><br><p>This position requires <u><b>U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start.</b></u></p><br><p><b>Primary Responsibilities - </b>Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties:<br><i><b>Network design and engineering </b></i></p><br><ul><li><p>Perform network management system design, develop Methods of Procedure, analysis, testing and/or modifications of architecture in support of software/hardware technical refresh and upgrades approved by the Engineering Review Board.</p><br></li><li><p>Implement new network hardware (shelves, cards) on operational nodes.</p><br></li><li><p>Deploy network changes - monitor for any impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned, and customer reporting.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Recommend best practices for the operation and maintenance of the network.</p><br></li><li><p>Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing recommendations to determine the most efficient configuration of the network based on Engineering documents and experience.</p><br></li></ul><p><i><b>Provide Engineering Incident Management Escalation Support </b></i></p><br><ul><li><p>Perform fault isolation, analysis, and troubleshooting across various Transport and IP platforms including SONET Optical/Fiber Transport (ODXC/MSPP), Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), routers, switches, firewalls and cryptographic systems.&nbsp; Engage with other Engineers (Transport, IP and Unified Capabilities), vendors, and customers to perform Root Cause Analysis</p><br></li><li><p>Update ServiceNow tickets with accurate documentation</p><br></li><li><p>Provide situational awareness reporting to customers and management.</p><br></li><li><p>Accurately document the Mission Support Services (MSS) database to reflect the real time network.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Support Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) Activities to collect site and device data to schedule maintenance windows, coordinating dispatch of technicians, and identifying availability of site personnel.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Interact with Problem Coordinator and Government customer for troubleshooting and resolution of Problem Management candidate tickets.</p><br></li><li><p>Interact with vendor Technical Assistance Center (TAC) personnel to gather needed data to create hardware replacement order.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Basic Qualifications:</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.</p><br></li><li><p>Proficient in one or more optical transport platforms: CIENA 6500, CIENA Corestream, Cisco NCS2K, CISCO MSPP 15454/15310, SYCAMORE ODXC 16K/9K, XTERA, and other ancillary equipment.</p><br></li><li><p>Proficient in one or more IP platforms: Juniper MX480, Juniper MX240, Cisco ASR9000, General Dynamic KG175, Sonata Safenet CN6100.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience analyzing section, line, and path events on Wide Area Network (WAN) and Optical networks&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with end-to-end system loopback testing and troubleshooting on WAN and Transport networks.</p><br></li><li><p>Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of WAN and Optical networks.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience working with service providers and/or enterprise Transport systems utilizing Cisco/CIENA devices.&nbsp;</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with ports and protocols for WAN, DWDM and SONET technologies.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience analyzing VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS or OSPF, Static routing.</p><br></li><li><p>Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.</p><br></li><li><p>Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco and or Juniper are a strong plus.</p><br></li><li><p>Security certification and/or knowledge of DDoS and other attack vectors experienced in modern networks.</p><br></li><li><p>Layer 2/3 VPN and Firewall knowledge and experience.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><br><ul><li><p>Equally proficient in Ciena, Cisco and Juniper configuration, troubleshooting, and design</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with Power systems and Network Timing</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with WAN, DWDM and Synchronous Optical Networks (SONET)</p><br></li><li><p>Possess understanding of Physical (Layer 1), Data Link (Layer 2) and Network (Layer 3) troubleshooting.</p><br></li><li><p>CIENA 6500, CISCO 4200, CISCO NCS2K and Crypto configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.</p><br></li><li><p>Physical cable plant and wiring experience.</p><br></li><li><p>Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.</p><br></li><li><p>Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Splunk systems</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.</p><br></li><li><p>Equally proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.</p><br></li><li><p>Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.</p><br></li><li><p>Pearl or other language scripting capable of running backup configs and other scripting to pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers</p><br></li><li><p>IPSEC, MPLS and IPV6 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.</p><br></li><li><p>Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.</p><br></li><li><p>Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.</p><br></li></ul><p><b>Required Education and Experience:</b></p><br><p>Requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)</p><br><p>If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.</p><br><u><b>Original Posting:</b></u>July 8, 2026<p>For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b><u>Pay Range:</u></b>Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00<p><span>The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only&nbsp;and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</span></p><br> </div>

<p>Leads the strategy, installation, deployment, security, and ongoing management of all technology infrastructure for the luxury property during its pre-opening phase and into full operations. The role acts as the primary technical authority ensuring all hotel infrastructure meets Kempinski brand standards, local data regulations, and municipal compliance.</p><p><strong>Pre-Opening Technology Deployment &amp; Handover</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the complete lifecycle of IT setup, including hardware installation, software configuration, system integration, and rigorous testing prior to launch.</li><li>Deploy core hospitality systems: Opera PMS , Simphony POS , Revenue Management Systems (RMS), Electronic Keycard Access, Guest Wi-Fi (HSIA), PABX/Telephony, and IPTV systems.</li><li>Work closely with MEP contractors, network consultants, and site developers during cable laying, server room setup, network rack installation, and commissioning.</li></ul><p><strong>Infrastructure, Uptime &amp; Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement local high-availability network architectures (Cisco networking, Microsoft Server environments, VLANs, and firewall configurations).</li><li>Establish preventive maintenance and 24/7 technical support operations to ensure continuous system uptime across guest and Back-of-House (BOH) zones.</li></ul><p><strong>Data Security, Compliance &amp; Disaster Recovery</strong></p><ul><li>Implement end-to-end cybersecurity protocols, role-based access controls, data backup frameworks, and business continuity/disaster recovery plans.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to Kempinski corporate IT standards, PCI-DSS payment security compliance, and Bahrain local data protection regulations.</li></ul><p><strong>Vendor, Procurement &amp; Budget Management</strong></p><ul><li>Administer vendor SLAs, software licensing, system warranties, and maintenance contracts.</li><li>Manage departmental Operating Expenses (OpEx) and pre-opening Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets for all hardware and tech acquisitions.</li></ul><p><strong>User Support, Training &amp; Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, onboard, and train the IT support team.</li><li>Establish helpdesk workflows and deliver hotel-wide staff training on PMS/POS usage, core operational software, and cybersecurity awareness.</li></ul><p>Kempinski emphasises talent development and offers career progression within its global network, with properties in over 30 countries. There are opportunities to work in diverse cultural environments whilst continuing your professional growth. We are proud to foster a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Be part of a legacy, build your future. Discover the possibilities at Kempinski.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit; Who We re Looking For</strong></p><p>Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.</p><p>Experience: Minimum 3 5+ years in an IT leadership role within a luxury hotel environment. Proven pre-opening hotel installation experience is strongly preferred.</p><p>Technical Mastery: Core Hospitality Systems: Opera PMS, Oracle Simphony POS, Guest Wi-Fi management, IPTV, PABX. Network Infrastructure: Cisco switches/routers, enterprise firewalls, VLAN structuring, server virtualization (Hyper-V / VMware), Active Directory.</p><p>Regional/Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with Middle East / GCC telecom standards and Bahrain data privacy laws.</p><p>Languages: Business fluency in English is mandatory; conversational Arabic is an advantage.</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Job Purpose Lead and manage the organization s cyber security operations, vulnerability management, cloud and infrastructure security, and security automation activities by implementing effective security controls, ensuring compliance with cyber security standards, strengthening threat detection and incident response capabilities, and embedding secure practices across technology operations to safeguard organizational systems, applications, and information assets.</p><p>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Conduct thorough security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement actionable improvements.</li><li>Develop and enforce robust Privilege Access Management (PAM) strategies to protect sensitive resources.</li><li>Create and maintain Security Hardening Guidelines in compliance with CIS or SITG Benchmarks, ensuring secure configurations across all systems.</li><li>Design and deploy automated processes for cybersecurity tasks using Python scripting.</li><li>Manage the organization s Vulnerability Management Program, including regular scanning, assessment, remediation, and reporting.</li><li>Implement and oversee Security Automation processes to streamline threat detection, incident response, and compliance checks.</li><li>Continuously monitor security systems to detect, respond to, and resolve potential incidents promptly.</li><li>Respond to cybersecurity incidents with effective containment, resolution, and detailed after-action reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and other teams to embed security practices into all phases of the SDLC.</li><li>Monitor and maintain security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions.</li><li>Oversee the design, implementation, and management of security architectures for cloud-based and on-premise infrastructures.</li><li>Perform periodic reviews of firewall configurations, user access controls, and other security mechanisms to optimize protection.</li><li>Maintain the organization s cybersecurity framework and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations.</li><li>Proactively evaluate and deploy emerging cybersecurity technologies to mitigate evolving threats.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for security incidents and collaborate with external teams for escalated support.</li><li>Provide leadership in implementing threat intelligence strategies, ensuring continuous improvement of the organization's security posture.</li></ul><p>Skills &amp; Technologies Required</p><ul><li>Threat Detection and Response using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).</li><li>Vulnerability Management using any of these tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).</li><li>privilege Access Management (PAM) using any of these tools (Wallix, CyberArk, BeyondTrust).</li><li>Security Automation and Orchestration using any of these tools (Python, Splunk Phantom, Cortex XSOAR, Azure Sentinel ).</li><li>DevSecOps using any of these tools (SonarQube, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).</li><li>Security Hardening and Compliance using any of these tools (CIS Benchmarks, SITG Benchmarks, Qualys Policy Compliance).</li><li>Cloud Security using any of these tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud).</li><li>Network Security using any of these tools (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Snort, Suricata).</li><li>Endpoint Security using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne).</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).</li><li>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 6 years of experience in the related field.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p>The IT Manager leads the strategy, deployment, maintenance, and security of all hotel technology infrastructure, ensuring seamless operational systems, high data protection standards, and robust network environments, including full IT architecture setup during the pre-opening phase. Pre-Opening Technology Deployment: Oversee the installation, configuration, testing, and integration of core hotel systems (PMS, POS, RMS, Keycards, Guest Wi-Fi, PABX, IPTV, Network Infrastructure, and Cyber Security) prior to launch. Systems Maintenance &amp; Support: Ensure 24/7 stability, performance, and uptime across all hardware, software, server environments, and hotel networks. Data Security &amp; Compliance: Implement cybersecurity protocols, access controls, data backup frameworks, and disaster recovery plans in compliance with corporate standards and local data protection regulations. Vendor &amp; Budget Management: Manage IT vendor SLAs, software licensing, tech procurement contracts, and departmental operating and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets. User Support &amp; Training: Provide technical troubleshooting, manage helpdesk operations for hotel staff, and deliver user training on core system usage and cybersecurity awareness.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit; Who We re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 3 5 years of IT leadership experience within a luxury hotel, with direct experience in pre-opening system implementations preferred.</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.</li><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Mastery of hospitality core systems (e.g., Opera PMS, Simphony POS, Cisco networking, Microsoft Server Environments, Firewall Management, and IPTV systems).</li><li><strong>Competencies:</strong> Strong technical problem-solving, project management, communication skills, and fluent business English.</li></ul>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><ul><li><p>Identify, develop, and close new enterprise business opportunities across ICT solutions (ERP, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Networking, Infrastructure, Managed Services).</p></li><li><p>Manage and grow relationships with existing enterprise accounts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business.</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline using SAP CRM, with accurate forecasting and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with pre-sales, technical, and vendor teams to develop tailored customer proposals.</p></li><li><p>Conduct client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations in both English and Arabic.</p></li><li><p>Stay updated on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity) to identify new opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and submit tenders/proposals in coordination with the bids team.</p></li><li><p>Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions, and customer engagements.</p></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Required Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in business, IT, Engineering, or related field.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 3+ years of experience in Enterprise ICT / B2B technology sales.</p></li><li><p>At least 2–3 years of local market experience in Bahrain .</p></li><li><p>Proven track record of achieving/exceeding sales targets in an enterprise/B2B environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of ICT products and solutions (hardware, software, cloud, cybersecurity).</p></li><li><p>Valid sales certification from at least one major technology vendor — Microsoft, Dell, Cisco, Apple, Fortinet, SAP, or an equivalent recognized vendor certification.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</p></li></ul><p>Required Skills &amp; Attributes</p><ul><li><p>Native Arabic speaker, with fluent English (spoken and written).</p></li><li><p>Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.</p></li><li><p>Strong presentation and consultative selling skills.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with SAP CRM or similar CRM tools is an advantage.</p></li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Leads the strategy, installation, deployment, security, and ongoing management of all technology infrastructure for the luxury property during its pre-opening phase and into full operations. The role acts as the primary technical authority ensuring all hotel infrastructure meets Kempinski brand standards, local data regulations, and municipal compliance.<br><br><strong>Pre-Opening Technology Deployment &amp; Handover</strong><br><ul><li>Oversee the complete lifecycle of IT setup, including hardware installation, software configuration, system integration, and rigorous testing prior to launch.</li><li>Deploy core hospitality systems: <strong>Opera PMS</strong>, <strong>Simphony POS</strong>, Revenue Management Systems (RMS), Electronic Keycard Access, Guest Wi-Fi (HSIA), PABX/Telephony, and IPTV systems.</li><li>Work closely with MEP contractors, network consultants, and site developers during cable laying, server room setup, network rack installation, and commissioning.</li></ul><strong>Infrastructure, Uptime &amp; Operations</strong><br><ul><li>Design and implement local high-availability network architectures (Cisco networking, Microsoft Server environments, VLANs, and firewall configurations).</li><li>Establish preventive maintenance and 24/7 technical support operations to ensure continuous system uptime across guest and Back-of-House (BOH) zones.</li></ul><strong>Data Security, Compliance &amp; Disaster Recovery</strong><br><ul><li>Implement end-to-end cybersecurity protocols, role-based access controls, data backup frameworks, and business continuity/disaster recovery plans.</li><li>Ensure strict adherence to Kempinski corporate IT standards, PCI-DSS payment security compliance, and Bahrain local data protection regulations.</li></ul><strong>Vendor, Procurement &amp; Budget Management</strong><br><ul><li>Administer vendor SLAs, software licensing, system warranties, and maintenance contracts.</li><li>Manage departmental Operating Expenses (OpEx) and pre-opening Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets for all hardware and tech acquisitions.</li></ul>&nbsp;<strong>User Support, Training &amp; Team Leadership</strong><br><ul><li>Recruit, onboard, and train the IT support team.</li><li>Establish helpdesk workflows and deliver hotel-wide staff training on PMS/POS usage, core operational software, and cybersecurity awareness.</li></ul> </div>

<p>Lead and manage the organization s cyber security operations, vulnerability management, cloud and infrastructure security, and security automation activities by implementing effective security controls, ensuring compliance with cyber security standards, strengthening threat detection and incident response capabilities, and embedding secure practices across technology operations to safeguard organizational systems, applications, and information assets.</p><p>Conduct thorough security audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement actionable improvements.</p><p>Develop and enforce robust Privilege Access Management (PAM) strategies to protect sensitive resources.</p><p>Create and maintain Security Hardening Guidelines in compliance with CIS or SITG Benchmarks, ensuring secure configurations across all systems.</p><p>Design and deploy automated processes for cybersecurity tasks using Python scripting.</p><p>Manage the organization s Vulnerability Management Program, including regular scanning, assessment, remediation, and reporting.</p><p>Implement and oversee Security Automation processes to streamline threat detection, incident response, and compliance checks.</p><p>Continuously monitor security systems to detect, respond to, and resolve potential incidents promptly.</p><p>Respond to cybersecurity incidents with effective containment, resolution, and detailed after-action reporting.</p><p>Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and other teams to embed security practices into all phases of the SDLC.</p><p>Monitor and maintain security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection solutions.</p><p>Oversee the design, implementation, and management of security architectures for cloud-based and on-premise infrastructures.</p><p>Perform periodic reviews of firewall configurations, user access controls, and other security mechanisms to optimize protection.</p><p>Maintain the organization s cybersecurity framework and ensure alignment with industry standards and regulations.</p><p>Proactively evaluate and deploy emerging cybersecurity technologies to mitigate evolving threats.</p><p>Act as the primary contact for security incidents and collaborate with external teams for escalated support.</p><p>Provide leadership in implementing threat intelligence strategies, ensuring continuous improvement of the organization's security posture.</p><h2>Skills &amp; Technologies Required</h2><ul><li>Threat Detection and Response using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).</li><li>Vulnerability Management using any of these tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).</li><li>Privilege Access Management (PAM) using any of these tools (Wallix, CyberArk, BeyondTrust).</li><li>Security Automation and Orchestration using any of these tools (Python, Splunk Phantom, Cortex XSOAR, Azure Sentinel ).</li><li>DevSecOps using any of these tools (SonarQube, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline).</li><li>Security Hardening and Compliance using any of these tools (CIS Benchmarks, SITG Benchmarks, Qualys Policy Compliance).</li><li>Cloud Security using any of these tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud).</li><li>Network Security using any of these tools (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Snort, Suricata).</li><li>Endpoint Security using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne).</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Qualifications</h2><p>Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master s degree preferred).</p><p>Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent.</p><h2>Experience</h2><p>A minimum of 6 years of experience in the related field.</p>

<p>JOB PURPOSE Support the implementation and continuous enhancement of cyber security controls across applications, cloud infrastructure, DevOps pipelines, and operational environments by monitoring security risks, enforcing secure development and infrastructure practices, responding to security incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's overall cyber resilience and secure technology operations.</p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain automated security checks (SAST, DAST, SCA) within the CI/CD pipeline to ensure vulnerabilities are detected and remediated early in the software development lifecycle, following the "shift-left" security approach</li><li>Partner closely with software developers to enforce secure coding standards based on frameworks such as OWASP Top 10, conduct security-focused code reviews, and provide real-time guidance on mitigating common application vulnerabilities.</li><li>Monitor and analyze security alerts across cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle) using tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Guard Duty and triage cloud security posture management (CSPM) findings by severity and exposure risk.</li><li>Work with the infrastructure and cloud platform engineering teams to scan and validate IaC templates (Terraform) for misconfigurations and policy violations before deployment, embedding security-as-code principles into infrastructure provisioning.</li><li>Enforce security controls for containerized workloads, including container image scanning, runtime protection, Kubernetes admission policies, and pod security standards, in collaboration with the cloud platform engineering team.</li><li>Implement and govern secrets management solutions (e.g., Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager) to prevent hardcoded credentials in repositories and ensure secure injection of secrets at runtime across development and operations environments</li><li>Monitor security systems (SIEM, XDR, IDS/IPS) to detect, triage, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner; perform in-depth log analysis, forensic investigation, and root cause analysis across both on-premises and cloud environments</li><li>Conduct threat modeling sessions with development and infrastructure teams for new applications, services, and architectural changes to proactively identify and mitigate security risks before they enter production.</li><li>Act as the security liaison across development, cloud platform engineering, and infrastructure teams; deliver security awareness training, conduct workshops on secure DevOps practices, and foster a culture of shared security responsibility.</li><li>Assess and secure APIs and microservices architectures by implementing API gateway security controls, authentication/authorization best practices (OAuth, JWT), rate limiting, and automated API security testing within the DevSecOps pipeline.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or an equivalent major in the related field.</p><p>EXPERIENCE</p><p>0-2 years of experience in the related field.</p><p>JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS &amp; ATTRIBUTES</p><ul><li>Threat Detection and Response using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).</li><li>Vulnerability Management using any of these tools (Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).</li><li>Privilege Access Management (PAM) using any of these tools (Wallix, CyberArk, Beyond Trust).</li><li>Security Automation and Orchestration using any of these tools (Python, Splunk Phantom, Cortex XSOAR, Azure Sentinel).</li><li>DevSecOps use any of these tools (SonarQube, GitHub Actions, AWS Code Pipeline).</li><li>Security Hardening and Compliance using any of these tools (CIS Benchmarks, SITG Benchmarks, Qualys Policy Compliance).</li><li>Cloud Security using any of these tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Cloud)</li><li>Network Security using any of these tools (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Snort, Suricata)</li><li>Endpoint Security using any of these tools (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Sentinel One).</li></ul><p>About Application Process</p><p>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):</p><ul><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Passport-size photograph</li></ul>