Qureos Mentor

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 30, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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The Program Manager, Community Development is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of strategic community programs, initiatives, partnerships, and engagement activities that foster a thriving and inclusive community. This role ensures alignment with Campus &amp; Community mission, values, and strategic goals, strengthens the resident experience, builds long-term capacity through sustainable community programming, and plays a key part in designing and implementing the annual activity calendar for programs, initiatives, and events.</div></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Major Accountabilities</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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<li>Strategically plan, develop, and oversee the delivery of community development programs, initiatives, and activities to ensure alignment with departmental objectives and the needs of KAUST residents.</li>
<li>Lead and manage Program Specialists through guidance, coaching, workload planning, and performance feedback to ensure effective initiative delivery and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Establish frameworks, guidelines, and standards for community clubs, initiatives, language programs, and community spaces to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality of resident experience.</li>
<li>Provide strategic oversight of community clubs&mdash;including approval processes, governance, sponsorship support, venue allocation, standard setting, and risk mitigation&mdash;to ensure sustainable operations.</li>
<li>Direct community needs analysis processes&mdash;including surveys, focus groups, forums, and data interpretation&mdash;and translate insights into actionable program strategies and service enhancements.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain community partnerships and collaborations with organizations, clubs, and interest groups to increase program capacity, shared value, and resident engagement.</li>
<li>Direct the end-to-end planning of major community events and strategic programming, guiding Specialist teams to deliver high-quality, impactful resident experiences.</li>
<li>Oversee the strategic development of English and Arabic Language Programs, defining learning outcomes, resourcing plans, inclusive access strategies, and quality assurance standards.</li>
<li>Manage program budgets, including forecasting, cost control, procurement support, and return-on-investment tracking to ensure fiscal responsibility.</li>
<li>Drive sponsorship, procurement, and partnership models to expand opportunities, in-kind support, and resources available to residents and community clubs.</li>
<li>Establish measurement and reporting systems that track community engagement, program participation, and resident satisfaction to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Ensure effective risk management, safety protocols, and compliance across all community programs, activities, and spaces.</li>
<li>Foster a culture of innovation, volunteerism, cultural expression, and collaboration to strengthen community connection and shared identity at KAUST.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction by establishing structured post-event surveys, engagement mechanisms, and feedback analytics to optimize future community offerings.</li>
<li>Execute any additional managerial functions aligned with departmental strategy, organizational priorities, and service excellence within Campus and Community.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Person Requirements</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Competencies</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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<li>Ability to define and communicate long-term community development strategies.</li>
<li>Strong leadership and people management skills with coaching mindset.</li>
<li>Skilled in stakeholder engagement across multicultural environments.</li>
<li>Proven strategic planning and program governance capability.</li>
<li>High-level organizational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Sound judgment when managing sensitive community issues and feedback.</li>
<li>Ability to balance innovation with operational practicality.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management platforms preferred.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Community Development, Education, Social Sciences, or related discipline.</li>
<li>Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2), community engagement training, or related professional development credentials.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Experience</b></div></div></div><br>
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<div><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in community development, social programming, resident engagement, or similar community-focused environments, preferably within a diverse, international, or residential campus context.</li>
<li>A minimum of 2 years of experience managing teams, including responsibility for coaching, performance oversight, workload prioritization, and professional development.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience leading strategic programs, initiatives, or services that enhance community wellbeing and engagement.</li>
<li>Experience developing and overseeing budgets, resources, or operational plans for community-based programs.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Program Manager, Community Development

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 27, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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The Procurement Development Lead shall support the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain in advancing the procurement and supply chain department by focusing on the optimization and continuous improvement of the SAP Ariba system.</div><br>
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This role is dedicated to driving process innovations, operational efficiencies, and automation, ensuring the best industry practices and standard system solutions are implemented. The Procurement Development Lead works in close collaboration with the systems team to enhance the functionalities of SAP Ariba and will play a key role in supporting training initiatives for procurement teams and customer departments.</div><br>
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</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Major Accountabilities</b></p></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
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SAP Ariba System Optimization</b></p>
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<li>Acts as a Power-User/Subject Matter Expert of SAP Ariba, leading strategic initiatives to enhance system capabilities across key functionalities, for e-bidding, supplier performance monitoring, vendor registration documentation, and procurement reporting and data analytics.</li>
<li>Collaborates with the systems development team to identify, design and implement new features and optimizations in SAP Ariba, ensuring user-friendly and efficient procurement processes.</li></ul><br>
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Process Improvement and Efficiencies</b></p>
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<li>Drives continuous process improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department to streamline operations and enhance operational efficiencies.</li>
<li>Analyzes current procurement workflows to identify limitations, inefficiencies, and areas for automation, leading to optimized procurement processes.</li></ul><br>
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Risk Management and Compliance</b></p>
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<li>Develops and implements robust risk management strategies within the procurement framework, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.</li>
<li>Monitors procurement activities to identify and assess potential risks, ensuring timely escalation of high impact issues to senior management as needed.</li></ul><br>
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Stakeholder Engagement and Training</b></p>
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<li>Engage with stakeholders across departments to gather requirements and feedback on procurement processes and the use of SAP Ariba, ensuring continuous alignment with business needs.</li>
<li>Designs and delivers targeted training programs for procurement and Customer teams (requesters) to enhance their understanding and utilization of the SAP Ariba system.</li></ul><br>
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Excellence in Procurement Practices</b></p>
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<li>Fosters a culture of excellence in procurement practices by sharing best practices, methodologies and continuous improvement strategies with the procurement team and other key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Contributes to the development of procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives, drives value and adheres to industry standards.</li>
<li>Achieves targets and sustainable value for the organization through effective implementation and optimization of procurement processes in SAP Ariba.</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Competencies</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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Expertise and Technical Knowledge</b></p>
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<li>Demonstrates extensive knowledge of SAP Ariba, its solutions and end-to-end procurement processes, including process optimization and risk management.</li></ul><br>
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Results Orientation</b></p>
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<li>Strong commitment to understanding and addressing stakeholder needs related to procurement and achieving operational efficiencies.</li></ul><br>
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IT Skills</b></p>
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<li>Proficient in e-procurement applications, with specialized expertise in SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li></ul><br>
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Leadership</b></p>
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<li>Ability to coach and support members of the procurement team and other departments in utilizing SAP Ariba effectively.</li></ul><br>
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Innovation</b></p>
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<li>Ability to contribute innovative solutions that enhance procurement processes and contribute to overall efficiency.</li></ul><br>
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Project Management</b></p>
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<li>Ability to lead and manage projects effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery of outcomes.</li></ul><br>
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Change Management and Influence</b></p>
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<li>Skilled in engaging with stakeholders to gather insights and influence improvements in procurement processes and system performance.
</li><li>Strong expertise in change management methodologies to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize resistance among stakeholders during process enhancements and foster collaborative relationships.</li>
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<p><b>Communication Skills</b></p>
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<li>Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate complex ideas and strategies effectively with senior stakeholders and executives</li></ul><br>
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Ownership/Accountability/Dependability</b></p>
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<li>Strong sense of accountability and ability to determine actions, risks and results to get the job done.</li></ul><br>
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Analytical/Problem Solving Skills</b></p>
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<li>Strong problem-solving skills and techniques with an ability to analyze spend data, market trends and setting strategies.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p><b>Qualifications</b></p></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or in a relevant field. Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>Procurement qualification is essential (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent).</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<div><b>Experience</b></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
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<li>8 years of experience in a procurement organization with a minimum of 4 years as a Power-User in SAP Ariba, focusing on process improvement and cross-functional project management.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Procurement Development Lead

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 24, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><p>Position Summary</p><br>
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The Head of Admissions is a member of the Admissions Office within the Office of the Provost of the</p>
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University.</p>
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The role of the Head of Admissions is to deliver the operational management of the Admissions Office,</p>
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with a focus on customer relationship management, developing efficient processes and procedures,</p>
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monitoring and meeting admissions targets and objectives, managing new initiatives and requirements,</p>
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ensuring compliance with all external and internal regulations, identifying system and reporting</p>
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enhancements and liaising with relevant teams to ensure their smooth and timely implementation, and</p>
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providing effective line management for the admissions team.</p>
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The Head of Admissions works closely with the Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, and</p>
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contributes to policy development and the formulation of new initiatives.</p><br>
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Major Responsibilities</p>
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General</p>
<ul><li>Manage recruitment and performance of Admissions Office staff, setting priorities, managing</li></ul>
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workload distribution and providing training and development as needed.</p>
<ul><li>Create and maintain relationships with Program Chairs, Program Admissions Chairs, and Associate</li></ul>
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Deans for the effective delivery and development of the admissions process in adherence with</p>
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admissions policy and process guidelines.</p>
<ul><li>Liaise with Office of the Registrar, Operations, Faculty Affairs, IT Services, and Education</li></ul>
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Partnerships and Student Recruitment, to ensure the smooth passage of prospects, applicants and</p>
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students through relevant stages of the student lifecycle, building synergies and resolving barriers.</p>
<ul><li>Liaise with other offices of the University as appropriate on special initiatives to ensure their</li></ul>
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smooth delivery.</p>
<ul><li>Plan and manage expenditure annually against the agreed admissions budget, and produce such</li></ul>
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returns regarding resource as are required.</p>
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Admissions</p>
<ul><li>Support the Director in setting and delivering upon admissions targets and KPIs based on historical</li></ul>
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data and University directives.</p>
<ul><li>Set the admissions calendar for the year, ensuring that application and processing deadlines are</li></ul>
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optimal, achievable and timely for all relevant parties, including applicants, the admissions team,</p>
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faculty and downstream services such as Onboarding and the Office of the Registrar.</p>
<ul><li>Work with faculties and reviewers to ensure that the process and decision workflows for all forms</li></ul>
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of admission (which include full time degree admissions, visiting and exchange student admissions,</p>
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and admission to free-standing courses) are coherent, consistent and optimal.</p>
<ul><li>Organise and manage the admissions review team to effectively manage workload, respond to</li></ul>
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incoming enquiries from prospects, applicants and faculty, process and progress applications</p>
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according to the agreed calendar, deadlines and agreed service standards, support faculty involved</p>
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in the admissions process, and ensure that there is sufficient cover at all times throughout the year.</p>
<ul><li>Develop a high-quality applicant communications schedule so that all applicants understand the</li></ul>
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process, their place within it, and receive timely advice and decisions according to their status.</p>
<ul><li>Hold meetings with relevant faculty at program and Divisional level at least twice annually to set</li></ul>
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and review the admissions process and foster understanding, commitment and collegiality. Build</p>
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relationships between admissions reviewers and the programs for which they are responsible.</p>
<ul><li>Ensure clear operational rules and guidance pertaining to the evaluation of Saudi and International</li></ul>
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academic credentials, English proficiency requirements and any other internal or external</p>
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regulatory requirements.</p>
<ul><li>Provide initial assessment of academic admissibility of candidates and monitor appropriate</li></ul>
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procedures for the submission, completion, filtering, and review of applications, any arrangements</p>
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for testing, and notification of admissions decisions.</p>
<ul><li>In close liaison with relevant offices, manage relationships with external sponsors and university</li></ul>
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partners to achieve strategic objectives in relation to admission.</p>
<ul><li>Prepare reports, proposals and data for management and the Student Admissions Committee as</li></ul>
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required.</p>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance by the team with all policy and regulations</li></ul>
<ul><li>Make evidence-based recommendations to the Director on enhancements to policy and process.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Engage in professional networking to ensure that the admissions process continues to meet</li></ul>
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relevant standards of professional practice.</p>
<ul><li>Provide updates and recommendations to faculty and leadership by continually assessing and</li></ul>
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identifying, through the compilation of statistics and reports the reporting of applicant data for all</p>
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admissions data. This includes the preparation of an annual report for review by the Student</p>
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Admissions Committee.</p>
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Systems, Data and Reporting</p>
<ul><li>Review the process and propose means of developing systems, process and reporting to improve</li></ul>
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the quality of the service and reducing manual workload. The role holder will liaise with IT services</p>
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regarding the most appropriate solutions for admissions, and their prioritization and</p>
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implementation, ensuring that full integration with upstream and downstream systems is achieved</p>
<ul><li>Ensure that a suite of dashboards, reports and queries exist which enable the admissions team,</li></ul>
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Program Admissions Chairs, Associate Deans, the Director and colleagues delivering related</p>
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services showing admissions data in a format and at a granularity that meets the needs of the</p>
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stakeholders and supports sound decision making.</p>
<ul><li>Ensure that the Admissions Office is in full compliance with institutional and national data and</li></ul>
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information security regulations and legislation, in particular in relation data collection, retention</p>
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and access.</p>
<ul><li>Create protocols for dealing with systems issues and taking feedback from the admissions review</li></ul>
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team and faculty to improve provision.</p>
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Other</p>
<ul><li>Any other duties as may be required by the Director of Admissions and Student Affairs or by the</li></ul>
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Vice President for Education and Academic Affairs.</p>
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Person Requirements</p>
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Competencies</p>
<ul><li>An understanding of international higher education (essential).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to manage, lead, guide, direct, and influence people. Exhibits strong strategic and operational</li></ul>
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decision-making skills (essential).</p>
<ul><li>Experience of working in higher education admissions or a related field, with detailed knowledge</li></ul>
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of selection processes (essential) and international educational systems (desirable).</p>
<ul><li>Experience of managing and developing systems in admissions or a related field (essential).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact</li></ul>
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effectively and build relationships with individuals within and outside the University (essential).</p>
<ul><li>Ability to work within both a team and independently, recognizing the importance of time-</li></ul>
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sensitive deadlines and meeting the demands of a high-pressure office environment (essential).</p>
<ul><li>Culture sensitivity and strong knowledge of international education. Ability to articulate the</li></ul>
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distinct qualities of science and technology in a global context, including an appreciation for</p>
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KAUST&rsquo;s contribution to Saudi Arabia (desirable).</p>
<ul><li>Creative approach to problem solving and delivering effective engagement (essential)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to plan and develop contingencies around different scenarios; attention to detail (essential)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Customer-service oriented ethic and approach in working with faculty, students, and staff</li></ul>
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(essential).</p><br>
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Qualifications</p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (required) or master&rsquo;s degree (preferred)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong English language skills (essential); conversational proficiency in other languages (desirable)</li></ul><br>
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Experience</p>
<ul><li>At least 10 years of experience higher education admissions or a related field (essential)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Familiarity with admissions or related systems (essential</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

Head of Admissions

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 18, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>We are seeking a Senior <b>Secure Platform Specialist</b><b> </b>to lead the <b>design, security, lifecycle management, and automation</b><b> </b>of our <b>secure landing zone infrastructure</b>, built on <b>VMware vSphere</b><b>, VMware Aria, </b>Linux, Windows, <b>Omnissa Horizon (VDI)</b>,<b> </b>and <b>CyberArk</b><b>.</b> This hybrid role combines <b>infrastructure expertise, security engineering, compliance alignment</b>, and <b>cross-functional collaboration</b>, serving as the trusted authority for secure platform operations.</p>
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The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise and strategic thinking, with full accountability across the <b>infrastructure lifecycle</b><b>, </b>compliance (e.g., <b>NIST 800-53</b>), and governance. You&rsquo;ll work closely with InfoSec, HPC teams, IT, DevOps, and the Export Compliance Office to ensure that both the platform and its workloads meet evolving operational, legal, and regulatory standards.</p></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Major Accountabilities</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>Own the full lifecycle (design, deploy, operate, optimize, and decommission) of critical infrastructure platforms</p>
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 vSphere &amp; Aria Secure Landing Zone</b></div>
<ul><li>Architect and administer secure vSphere clusters and Aria Operations/Automation instances</li>
<li>Configure distributed resource scheduling, security hardening, workload segmentation, and capacity planning</li>
<li>Monitor with Aria Ops for compliance, performance, and availability</li>
<li>Lead host patching, firmware updates, and decommissioning processes for end-of-life infrastructure</li>
</ul><p><b>CyberArk Privileged Access Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Architect and manage the CyberArk Core Vault, DR Vault, PVWA, CPM, and PSM</li>
<li>Onboard and govern privileged accounts and credential lifecycles (human and non-human)</li>
<li>Enforce session isolation, recording, and vaulting policies</li>
<li>Integrate CyberArk with IdPs, SIEMs, and ITSM systems</li>
<li>Oversee upgrades, platform health, and safe retirement</li>
</ul><div><b>Omnissa Horizon (VDI)</b></div>
<ul><li>Design and maintain VDI infrastructure (Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateways, Load Balancing)</li>
<li>Configure user pools, Smart Policies, MFA, and security controls for sensitive access</li>
<li>Manage golden image lifecycle, patching, and pool recomposition</li>
<li>Monitor performance, login behavior, and entitlement drift</li>
<li>Retire unused pools and infrastructure with compliance traceability</li>
</ul><div><b>Security &amp; Compliance Management</b></div>
<ul><li>Own enforcement and alignment of <b>NIST 800-53</b> controls within infrastructure</li>
<li>Maintain audit readiness: documentation, POAMs, evidence collection, control mapping</li>
<li>Continuously assess platform configurations for compliance drift and automate remediation</li>
<li><b>Implement export boundary enforcement in coordination with Export Compliance Officer</b></li>
</ul><div><b>DevSecOps Enablement &amp; Automation</b></div>
<ul><li>Implement <b>Infrastructure-as-Code</b> and automated workflows for provisioning, security patching, and audit evidence generation</li>
<li>Use tools like Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python to reduce manual effort and enforce consistency</li>
<li>Integrate Aria, CyberArk, and VDI infrastructure into CI/CD and DevOps pipelines to secure deployments</li>
<li>Develop reusable templates, runbooks, and guardrails for internal developers and IT engineers</li>
</ul><div><b>Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></div>
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Act as the central point of coordination for platform-level security and lifecycle operations:</p>
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<li><b>Information Security/GRC:</b> align with security policies, audits, and compliance attestation</li>
<li><b>IT Operations:</b> coordinate upgrades, maintenance, and incident response</li>
<li><b>HPC and Scientific Computing Teams:</b> ensure secure enablement of high-performance, regulated workloads</li>
<li><b>Export Compliance Officer:</b> validate regional data boundaries, export-controlled operations, and workload placement</li>
<li><b>Enterprise Architects:</b> support secure platform modernization and alignment with cloud transformation initiatives</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>Person Requirements<br>
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<div><div><p>Competencies</p></div></div><div><br>
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<div><ul><li> <b>Strategic Infrastructure Leadership</b></li></ul>
Lead platform lifecycle planning, modernization, and long-term roadmap execution.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Security Architecture &amp; Enforcement</b></li></ul>
Apply Zero Trust principles, privileged access management, and secure workload segmentation across virtualized environments.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Compliance Execution &amp; Audit Readiness</b></li></ul>
Manage compliance alignment with NIST 800-53, export controls, and licensing conditions; own POAM resolution and control documentation.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Infrastructure Automation Expertise</b></li></ul>
Deliver scalable, consistent infrastructure through Infrastructure-as-Code and automated remediation pipelines.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Cross-Functional Communication &amp; Influence</b></li></ul>
Bridge the gap between engineering, InfoSec, compliance, and operations teams; translate technical decisions into risk and policy terms.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Lifecycle Ownership Accountability</b></li></ul>
Fully own the planning, deployment, operations, optimization, and decommissioning of platform infrastructure components.</div>
<div><ul><li> <b>Risk-Driven Decision Making</b></li></ul>
Prioritize security, compliance, and performance trade-offs based on business risk and operational impact.</div></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p>Qualifications</p></div></div><br>
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<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related</li>
<li><b>Preferred Certifications:</b></li>
</ul><ul><li><b>CISSP</b><b>, CISM, or GCCC</b></li>
<li><b>VMware VCAP/VCIX</b><b>, </b>Horizon Specialist</li>
<li>Linux, Windows OS</li>
<li><b>CyberArk Defender</b></li>
<li><b>ITIL v4</b><b>, TOGAF, </b>or enterprise architecture frameworks</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<div>Experience</div></div></div><div><br>
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<ul><li> 8&ndash;12+ years of experience in infrastructure, security engineering, or platform operations</li></ul>
<ul><li> Demonstrated expertise with:</li></ul>
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<li><b>VMware vSphere</b><b>, Aria Operations/Automation</b></li>
<li><b>Omnissa Horizon (VMware Horizon)</b></li>
<li><b>CyberArk</b> (PAM Suite, Core Vault, PSM, CPM)</li>
<li><b>Linux &amp; Windows Server</b> administration</li>
<li><b>Automation tools</b>: Ansible, Terraform, PowerCLI, Python, CI/CD Pipelines, IaC</li>
<li>Monitoring and logging platforms (Aria Ops for Logs, Splunk, ELK)</li>
</ul>
<ul><li> Knowledge of:</li></ul>
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<li><b>NIST 800-53rev5</b> security controls and tailoring process</li>
<li>Export compliance regimes and license-bound workload constraints</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Secure Platform Specialist

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 18, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p>We are seeking a Secure Platform Access Facilitator to manage the secure lifecycle of user accounts and privileged access within our Secure Landing Zone and Supercomputer infrastructure. This role is responsible for onboarding and offboarding users, administering privileged access with CyberArk, and supporting secure authentication and authorization processes, primarily across Windows platforms. The Facilitator will ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements while enabling smooth user access to critical systems.</p></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Major Accountabilities</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>User Access Lifecycle Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage end-to-end user lifecycle processes, including provisioning, modification, and de-provisioning of accounts.</li>
<li>Coordinate access requests and approvals in alignment with organizational policies.</li>
<li>Ensure timely revocation of access during offboarding or role changes.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records of access rights for audit and compliance purposes.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Privileged Access Management (CyberArk)</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Administer CyberArk Privileged Access Management platform (Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM).</li>
<li>Onboard privileged accounts (human and non-human) and manage credential rotation.</li>
<li>Enforce privileged session policies, including isolation, monitoring, and recording.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot CyberArk access issues and support integrations with Active Directory and other identity platforms.</li>
<li>Monitor CyberArk health and escalate incidents when necessary.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Windows Platform Administration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support user and group management in Active Directory and Windows environments.</li>
<li>Apply security baselines, group policies, and role-based access controls.</li>
<li>Collaborate with IT teams to align Windows system access with security standards.</li>
<li>Assist in patching, updates, and security hardening for Windows servers.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Security &amp; Compliance</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure user and privileged access comply with organizational security standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).</li>
<li>Participate in internal and external audits by providing access evidence and documentation.</li>
<li>Support periodic access reviews and certification processes.</li>
<li>Contribute to remediation of access-related compliance findings.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Collaboration &amp; Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with IT Operations, InfoSec, and Compliance teams to manage secure access.</li>
<li>Provide guidance to end-users and administrators on secure access practices.</li>
<li>Assist in training and awareness around privileged access management.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p><b>Person Requirements<br>
</b></p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p>Competencies</p></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Strong understanding of user lifecycle management and access governance.</li>
<li>Hands-on knowledge of CyberArk PAM solutions.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Windows platforms and Active Directory.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and documentation skills.</li>
<li>Good communication skills to coordinate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p>Qualifications</p></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Preferred Certifications:</li>
</ul><ul><li>CyberArk Trustee/Defender</li>
<li>Microsoft Certified: Windows Server / Active Directory</li>
<li>ITIL Foundation (nice to have)</li></ul></div><br>
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<div><div><div>Experience</div></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>2&ndash;5 years of experience in IT administration, access management, or security operations.</li>
<li>Practical experience with:
<ul><li>CyberArk PAM (Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM</li>
<li>Windows/Active Directory administration</li>
</ul></li><li>Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001).</li>
<li>Experience in handling user onboarding/offboarding processes.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Secure Platform Access Facilitator

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 18, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p>We are seeking a Secure Platform Administrator to support the operation, security, and lifecycle management of our secure landing zone infrastructure, built on VMware vSphere, VMware Aria, Linux, Windows, Omnissa Horizon (VDI), and CyberArk.<br>
This role focuses on hands-on administration, security implementation, monitoring, and automation under the guidance of senior engineers and architects. The Administrator will collaborate with InfoSec, IT, HPC, and compliance teams to maintain secure, reliable, and compliant infrastructure services.</p></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Major Accountabilities</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<p><b>vSphere &amp; Aria Secure Landing Zone</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Administer and monitor vSphere clusters and Aria Operations/Automation platforms.</li>
<li>Apply security hardening and assist with workload segmentation.</li>
<li>Support host patching, firmware updates, and lifecycle management.</li>
<li>Perform capacity monitoring and assist with compliance reporting.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>CyberArk Privileged Access Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Administer CyberArk Vaults, PVWA, CPM, and PSM components.</li>
<li>Onboard privileged accounts, rotate credentials, and maintain vault health.</li>
<li>Enforce session policies and support integrations with identity/security systems.</li>
<li>Assist with upgrades and ensure operational continuity.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Omnissa Horizon (VDI)</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain VDI infrastructure components such as Connection Servers, Unified Access Gateways, and Load Balancers.</li>
<li>Manage user pools, golden image updates, and entitlement assignments.</li>
<li>Monitor VDI performance and user experience metrics.</li>
<li>Assist with patching and pool lifecycle management.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Windows &amp; Linux Administration</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage and support Windows and Linux server environments across secure platforms.</li>
<li>Apply operating system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.</li>
<li>Configure security baselines, group policies, and access controls.</li>
<li>Monitor system health, logs, and performance metrics.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
Security &amp; Compliance Management</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Implement and monitor NIST 800-53 aligned security configurations.</li>
<li>Maintain compliance evidence, documentation, and assist with audits.</li>
<li>Support remediation of compliance drift through automation or manual fixes.</li>
<li>Collaborate with compliance teams to uphold export boundary requirements.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Automation &amp; DevSecOps Support</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Use Infrastructure-as-Code and scripting tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python) to reduce manual effort.</li>
<li>Support automation of provisioning, patching, and reporting tasks.</li>
<li>Contribute to CI/CD pipeline integrations for platform security and compliance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Collaboration &amp; Operations</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work with IT operations on maintenance, incident response, and upgrades.</li>
<li>Partner with InfoSec and GRC teams for policy alignment and control enforcement.</li>
<li>Assist HPC and scientific teams with secure workload enablement.</li>
<li>Support enterprise architects in modernization initiatives.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
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<p><b>Person Requirements<br>
</b></p></div></div><br>
<div><div><p>Competencies</p></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Strong technical administration of virtualized infrastructure (VMware, Windows, Linux).</li>
<li>Security-first mindset with understanding of privileged access management.</li>
<li>Ability to follow compliance frameworks and prepare documentation/evidence.</li>
<li>Practical automation skills for efficiency and consistency.</li>
<li>Effective communicator across technical and compliance functions</li>
<li>Proactive in monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><br>
<div>
<p>Qualifications</p></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).</li>
<li>Preferred Certifications:</li>
</ul><ul><li>VMware VCP (vSphere / Horizon)</li>
<li>CyberArk Trustee or Defender</li>
<li>Linux/Windows Admin certifications</li>
<li>ITIL v4 Foundation</li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><br>
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<div>Experience</div></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<ul><li> 3&ndash;6 years of experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or security operations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Hands-on experience with:</li></ul>
<ul>
<li>VMware vSphere / Aria</li>
<li>Windows &amp; Linux server administration</li>
<li>CyberArk (account onboarding, policy enforcement)</li>
<li>VDI technologies (Omnissa Horizon / VMware Horizon)</li>
</ul>
<ul><li> Familiarity with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python).</li></ul>
<ul><li> Exposure to compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, or similar (experience supporting audits a plus).</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Secure Platform Specialist

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>Nov 18, 2025
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Saudi Arabia
</p><p><b>Company: </b>King Abdullah University of Science &amp; Technology
</p><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Position Summary</b></p></div></div><div><br>
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<div>The Data Center Hardware &amp; Equipment Specialist at KAUST's flagship supercomputer facility plays a crucial role in ensuring the physical infrastructure's security and operational continuity. This position oversees the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, including GPUs, within the CRAY supercomputer environment and other hosted equipment. This position ensures compliance with hardware tracking processes and updates the asset register, collaborating with various teams to meet procurement and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of security and operational efficiency.</div><br>
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Working within the Scientific Computing Center (SCC) data center and other Data Centers, hosting HPCs, including Shaheen III, the Data Center Hardware &amp; Equipment Specialist manages data center hardware and equipment, ensuring that all components are properly installed and configured to support operations. The Specialist maintains detailed records of hardware assets, tracks equipment status, and ensures compliance with established protocols. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity and performance of the HPE/CRAY supercomputer's infrastructure.</div></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div></div></div><div><br>
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<div><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, including GPUs</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with hardware tracking processes and update the asset register</li>
<li>Perform regular inspections and maintenance of data center hardware</li>
<li>Monitor physical conditions of servers and other IT infrastructure</li>
<li>Manage network cables, server hardware and other equipment</li>
<li>Collaborate with vendors to proactively manage backup part inventory to ensure uptime</li>
<li>Work with compliance officers to ensure accurate accounting of controlled equipment</li>
<li>Follow data center access protocols to ensure the security of the system and prevent unauthorized removal of parts</li>
<li>Respond to alarms and incidents, providing immediate resolution</li>
<li>Collaborate with procurement teams to acquire necessary equipment</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to export control regulations and NIST SP 800-53 standards.</li>
<li>Maintain detailed records of hardware assets and track equipment status</li>
<li>Oversee/perform complex software/hardware troubleshooting, patches, and re-installations</li>
<li>Manage infrastructure capacity and performance, verifying application logs and monitoring activity</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>
Personal Requirements:</b></div><br>
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<div><b>
Competencies</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates expertise in managing and maintaining HPE/CRAY supercomputer hardware infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and networking equipment</li>
<li>Shows proficiency in handling GPUs and optimizing the infrastructure performance within the supercomputer environment</li>
<li>Exhibits strong understanding of HPC systems and architectures</li>
<li>Communicates effectively with stakeholders</li>
<li>Uses monitoring tools to optimize supercomputer infrastructure performance</li>
<li>Demonstrates analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues</li>
<li>Shows flexibility to adapt to new technologies and changing business needs</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with hardware tracking processes</li>
<li>Collaborates across teams to achieve goals</li>
<li>Ability to manage logistics of heavy equipment and work in confined spaces</li></ul><br>
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<div><b>
Experience</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Detailed knowledge of HPE/CRAY supercomputer hardware infrastructure and NVIDIA supercomputer GPUs, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the supporting infrastructure</li>
<li>Experience working in data centers, managing large-scale hardware deployments, and ensuring uptime and reliability</li>
<li>Proven track record in overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers and data center equipment</li>
<li>Familiarity with hardware tracking processes and asset register management</li></ul></div></div><br>
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</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Qualifications</b></p></div></div><br>
<div>
<div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field</li>
</ul><ul><li>Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CDCTP, DCCA, CCNP Data Center, RCDD)</li>
<li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in managing HPC hardware and data center equipment/infrastructure</li>
<li>Knowledge of data center infrastructure and operations</li>
<li>Understanding of IT asset management for controlled equipment</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Data Center Hardware & Equipment Specialist

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