Research IT (HPC) Specialist

• Conduct weekly checks and updates, when necessary, to maximize the up time of the

systems

• Keep track of software licenses and their renewal to ensure continuous availability

• Contact vendors for support issues and ensure their resolution

• Ensure continuous improvement across all services of the IT section.

• Undertake any other related duties as assigned by line manager.

Operational

Institutional Strategy

• Implement the plans to ensure seamless operations that facilitate the achievement of the

University’s strategic objectives

• Provide data in timely manner and support in preparing reports to the management and

recommend operational improvements to support in planning, decision making and

continuous improvement.

Financial & Organizational Management

• Implement corrective action as necessary and in line with the approved governance process

to ensure complete adherence to section budget and highlight any deviation from the plan

in a timely manner.

• Provide budget inputs to formulate section budget and submit for approval and further

consolidation.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate the Collaboration with and Engagement of Relevant Internal and External

Stakeholders to Ensure Effective Achievement of Programs and Objectives In-Line with the

section’s Strategic Objectives.

Internal Stakeholders

• Institutional Effectiveness and Quality

Assurance

• Legal Affairs

• Internal Audit

• Marketing and Communication

• Other Departments

Purpose

• Ensure alignment and integration of IT

strategies with the University’s strategy.

• Ensure coordination with the Legal

Affairs department to review and assess

any IT Services legal related documents.

• Ensure coordination with the Internal

Audit to ensure compliance with audit

standards and correction of any audit

findings.

• Ensure coordination with Marketing and

Communication to organize and conduct

awareness sessions internally for the

University’s employees about optimal

utilization of technology for the

enhancement of overall business

delivery.

• Ensure coordination with other

departments to respond to their

requests and to fulfil section’s

requirements.

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External Stakeholders

• Regulatory Authority (Abu Dhabi Smart

Services Authority)

• IT External vendors

• Training providers

• Ensure adherence and alignment with

AES Authority in all matters that relates

to IT security.

• Ensure provision of IT tools to support

the University in delivering its services.

• Ensure provision of IT capability building

solutions to the University’s employees

Job Specifications

Academic Qualification Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer

Engineering, Computational Science, equivalent

4-6 years of relative experience.

mathematical sciences, or related field

Skills and Knowledge

Behavioral Skills

• Partnership & Collaboration

• Customer Focus

• Innovation

• Effective Communication

• Self-Management

• Business Orientation

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Dedication to Quality & Excellence

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