Involved in operations and management of IT infrastructure for Middle East region with a global context. Highly hands on role. Region includes Oman, UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain. Infrastructure included networks (LAN, WAN, VPN, MEN), security, Unified Communications infrastructure, SAN, Servers (infrastructure, SQL, Exchange, File & Print, GIS, Document Management, VMWare, Data Centre, DR etc.). Involved in network and infrastructure design, operational and security assessments, compliance, budgeting (CAPEX, OPEX, SOFEX). Involved in providing technical and infrastructure design, implementation and operational services for several external clients in the region, including government agencies