Title:
IT Integration & Operations Manager

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."

Professional Summary

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.

Key Skills

• 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)

Professional Experience

• 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.

Education

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

Technical Proficiencies

• 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

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Arabic (Ideal)