IT Manager / Lead Dizzaract Games

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Posted 26 min ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Education

Masters in Computer Application(Computers), Master of Technology/Engineering(Computers), MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt(Information Technology), Ph.D/Doctorate(Computer Science)

Nationality

Any CIS National, Any European National, Any Arab National, Any GCC National

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

SaaS & Corporate Tools

  1. Administer Google Workspace, PeopleForce HR, Slack, ClickUp, Favro, Miro, and corporate password manager.

  2. Implement SSO and unified identity management across SaaS.

  3. Automate onboarding/offboarding across accounts, permissions, and devices.

  4. Track SaaS license usage and report cost-saving opportunities.

Physical Infrastructure & Inventory

  1. Manage office servers, laptops, desktops, peripherals, TVs, printers, and other IT devices.

  2. Oversee asset lifecycle: procurement, warranty tracking, redundancy, replacement cycles.

  3. Maintain IT inventory records that are audit-ready.

Networking & Connectivity

  1. Manage and secure office internet with redundancy, firewalls, VPN, and failover setups.

  2. Own corporate VPN solutions for both office devices and remote employees.

  3. Ensure Wi-Fi segmentation (guest vs. corporate) and reliable connectivity.

Office Facilities & Security (in collaboration with Office Manager)

  1. Support and coach the office manager in areas overlapping with IT (card entry systems, surveillance, entry logging).

  2. Provide guidance on facility-related systems that affect IT uptime (electricity, fire systems, HVAC).

  3. Ensure proper escalation paths exist with building management.

Cybersecurity (Interim Ownership)

  1. Act as primary owner of cybersecurity until a Security Engineer is hired.

  2. Manage endpoint security, patch management, and threat monitoring.

  3. Draft and enforce IT security policies and incident response playbooks.

  4. Coordinate with external auditors and penetration testers.

Compliance & Governance

  1. Ensure IT systems are audit-ready and aligned with ISO 27001 and ITIL best practices.

  2. Document IT policies, processes, incident logs, and change management.

  3. Act as co-owner (with HR) of IT-related employee training (security awareness, compliance hygiene).

Budget & Vendor Management (Advisory Role)

  1. Monitor IT spend and provide monthly reports to CTO.

  2. Suggest cost-efficiency improvements and SaaS consolidation opportunities.

  3. Liaise with vendors to ensure SLA compliance and service quality.

Leadership & Reporting

  1. Be accountable for IT support/helpdesk, while delegating to junior IT hires as the team grows.

  2. Deliver monthly reports on IT KPIs: uptime, incidents, security posture, compliance readiness, and IT spend.

  3. Mentor junior IT staff and coach office management on IT-relevant topics.

  4. Collaborate with engineering/DevOps where IT intersects with platform needs.

Desired Candidate Profile

  1. Proven track record as an IT Manager, IT Lead, or Senior IT Administrator in a growing tech company.

  2. Strong experience with: SaaS administration (Google Workspace, collaboration tools, HR tools), Networking (firewalls, VPNs, redundancy), Device management (across Windows, Mac, Linux), Office IT infrastructure lifecycle and inventory management.

  3. Familiarity with cybersecurity practices and ability to temporarily own IT security operations.

  4. Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2) and ITIL processes.

  5. Experience automating IT operations (Okta, JumpCloud, MDM, scripting).

  6. Excellent documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills.

  7. Ability to coach and collaborate with non-technical staff (HR, Office Manager).

Nice to Have / Plus

  1. Prior experience in gaming, SaaS, or hybrid/remote-first companies.

  2. Exposure to DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure security practices.

  3. Experience with disaster recovery drills or failover simulations.

  4. Track record of running IT KPI dashboards (Grafana, PowerBI, or similar).

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • SaaS
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Network Security
  • Cyber Security
  • Office
  • IT Director
  • Systems Manager
  • Technology Manager
  • Budget Management
  • Vendor Management
  • IT Strategy
  • Team Leadership
  • IT Manager

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Dizzaract Games

Dizzaract is a world development studio nestled in the heart of the UAE. We combine the creativity of modern game development, the freedom of blockchain.