IT Delivery Lead
BH-298177-1
Posted: 14/03/2025
- Good
- Iraq Kirkuk
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
IT Delivery Lead – 12 Months Contract – Iraq
28 x 28 rotational
12-hour days
The Delivery Lead is a critical role reporting to the CIO, responsible for overseeing the implementation & execution of IT infrastructure & network solutions. This role requires a broad understanding of Networks & Enterprise Infrastructure, including Azure Cloud, O365, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Firewalls, Wireless Networks, & other key IT platforms. The Delivery Lead will ensure IT solutions are designed, implemented, & maintained effectively to support the sites operations & strategic goals.
IT Delivery Lead Key responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
28 x 28 rotational
12-hour days
The Delivery Lead is a critical role reporting to the CIO, responsible for overseeing the implementation & execution of IT infrastructure & network solutions. This role requires a broad understanding of Networks & Enterprise Infrastructure, including Azure Cloud, O365, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Firewalls, Wireless Networks, & other key IT platforms. The Delivery Lead will ensure IT solutions are designed, implemented, & maintained effectively to support the sites operations & strategic goals.
IT Delivery Lead Key responsibilities:
- Support all aspects of IT delivery & enterprise infrastructure strategy
- Collaborate with the CIO/Programme Manager on IT investments, priorities, & risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee the design, deployment, & maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure & network solutions.
- Lead the implementation of Azure Cloud, O365, virtualization, & hyperconverged infrastructure.
- Manage firewalls, wireless networks, & security protocols to ensure a secure & resilient IT environment.
- Ensure IT services & solutions align with business objectives & regulatory requirements.
- Develop IT delivery roadmaps, ensuring timely execution of projects & alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of IT systems & services.
- Drive the adoption of cloud-first strategies, automation, & digital transformation initiatives.
- Oversee IT infrastructure monitoring, performance tuning, & capacity planning.
- Establish relationships with external vendors, & regulatory bodies to ensure seamless IT operations.
- Provide technical leadership & mentorship to IT teams, fostering a culture of excellence & innovation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CCNP, Azure Solutions Architect, VMware, is preferred.
- Extensive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, & cloud technologies.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Cloud, Microsoft O365, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, & virtualization platforms.
- Expertise in firewalls, network security, wireless networks, & cybersecurity best practices.
- Proven track record in IT project delivery, risk management, & business continuity planning.
- Experience working in high-risk industries such as oil & gas, energy, or critical infrastructure is a plus.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring & developing IT teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills & the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong Team player with demonstrated ability in consensus building to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement, alignment & ethical decision-making.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Essential Fluency in English, both written & spoken.
- IT project & service delivery
- Enterprise network architecture
- Cloud computing (Azure, O365, AWS)
- Virtualization & hyperconverged infrastructure
- Cybersecurity & risk management
- IT governance & compliance
- Wireless network design & implementation
- Automation & digital transformation
- Vendor management & procurement
- Performance tuning & capacity planning
- Conflict Management
- Team Player, Creativity
- Knowledge of Latest Technologies
- Out-of-the-Box Thinking
- Ethical Decision-Making.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.