IT Integration & Operations Manager

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Position: IT Integration & Operations Manager

Project: IFMS Project

Location: Basra, Iraq

Rotation 28/28 rotation

Nationality: Open

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Experienced IT Infrastructure Manager with extensive expertise in the oil and gas industry, including hands-on oil field operations and deployment of Chinese technology solutions. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize IT systems, and drive digital transformation in challenging environments. Adept at managing complex infrastructure projects, ensuring security and compliance, and delivering high-availability solutions tailored for energy sector needs.

• IT Infrastructure Design & Management
• Oil & Gas Industry Operations
• Oil Field Technology Integration
• Chinese Technology Systems (Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, etc.)
• Network Architecture & Security
• Project Management & Team Leadership
• Cloud Solutions (Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud)
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Vendor Management & Procurement
• Compliance (ISO, NIST, Oil & Gas Regulations)

• Led end-to-end IT infrastructure projects supporting oil field operations, including remote site deployments and connectivity solutions.
• Coordinated implementation of Chinese technology platforms (e.g., Huawei networking, Hikvision surveillance) to enhance field productivity and security.
• Managed a team of IT specialists overseeing networks, servers, storage, and cybersecurity for multiple oil field sites.
• Worked with drilling and operations teams to deploy ruggedized field IT solutions, ensuring uptime and compliance with safety standards.
• Negotiated with Chinese technology vendors, optimizing procurement and support for mission-critical systems.
• Developed disaster recovery strategies tailored to oil field risks and geographic considerations.

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Certifications: Cisco CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Huawei Certified ICT Expert

• Networking: Cisco, Huawei, ZTE
• Servers: Windows Server, Linux, VMware
• Cloud: Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud
• Field Technologies: SCADA, IoT, Industrial Wi-Fi
• Security: Firewalls, CCTV, Access Control (Hikvision, Dahua)
• Project Management: MS Project, Jira

• English (Fluent)
• Arabic (Ideal)