Role : Threat Intelligence Manager Role Type : Contract (Yearly Renewable) ROLE PURPOSE Own the bank's cyber threat intelligence function end to end, with particular focus on threats arising from open finance — API-based data sharing, third-party fintech integrations, and consent-driven access models. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Run the full CTI lifecycle: collection, processing, analysis, dissemination • Monitor threats specific to open finance / open banking APIs — third-party and fintech partner risk, consent and data-sharing exposure, API-based attack patterns • Build and maintain threat actor profiles relevant to regional banking (APT groups, financially motivated actors, ransomware operators) • Deliver strategic, operational, and tactical intel to SOC, IR, fraud, and executive stakeholders • Feed threat intel into SIEM/SOAR/EDR platforms; map findings to MITRE ATT&CK • Support red/purple team exercises with threat-informed scenarios • Track CBUAE regulatory advisories and coordinate response • Manage relationships with external intel vendors and ISACs (e.g. FS-ISAC) MUST-HAVE SKILLSET • 10+ years total cybersecurity experience, with demonstrated CTI leadership (banking/BFSI preferred) • Hands-on with threat intel platforms — Recorded Future, ThreatConnect, Anomali, or MISP • Strong grasp of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, IOC/IOA management • Dark web / OSINT monitoring and malware/APT analysis experience • Working knowledge of CBUAE cybersecurity regulations and UAE IA/NESA standards • SIEM/SOAR exposure (Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) • Exposure to open banking/open finance security models — API security, OAuth/consent frameworks, third-party risk — a strong plus given the environment • Strong stakeholder skills — able to translate technical intel into business risk language for CISO/exec audiences NICE TO HAVE • Working awareness of the AI/ML threat landscape — adversarial ML, GenAI-enabled fraud, deepfake-enabled social engineering • Any AI security exposure (not yet a common cert path, but a differentiator) PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS GCTI, CTIA, CISSP, CEH (SANS FOR578 a plus)

IT Capacity Manager Location: Riyadh/ Saudi Arabia Full-time | On-site Function: IT Strategy & Architecture Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in IT capacity planning, technology operations, IT asset management, or resource planning Key words: IT Capacity Management | Capacity Planning & Forecasting | Demand & Capacity Management | IT Resource Planning | IT Governance | Managed Services About the Role We are looking for an IT Capacity Manager to establish and maintain an integrated view of IT capacity across workforce, infrastructure, software licenses, cloud services, and Managed Services. You will ensure that current and future capacity requirements are understood before new technology commitments are made. The role combines capacity baselining, forecasting, demand validation, and optimization to identify constraints early and enable informed prioritization, sourcing, and investment decisions. Working closely with the Business and Internal IT Demand Managers, Service Leads, Infrastructure and Application teams, IT Finance, Procurement, HR, and external service providers, you will coordinate capacity information across the IT organization and translate it into clear management recommendations. Key Responsibilities • Capacity Baseline o Establish and maintain a consolidated view of total, allocated, committed, and available capacity across workforce, infrastructure, software licenses, cloud services, and Managed Services o Maintain visibility of available IT workforce capacity and critical skills required for capacity planning o Define consistent capacity units, data standards, ownership, and update cycles o Consolidate and validate capacity information from relevant teams, systems of record, the Configuration Management Database, and external service providers • Capacity Forecasting o Translate the business and IT demand pipeline into short-, medium-, and long-term capacity requirements o Develop capacity forecasts and scenarios for projects, transformation programs, technology roadmaps, and ongoing operations o Incorporate utilization trends, infrastructure thresholds, lead times, lifecycle events, contractual commitments, and critical skill requirements o Provide capacity insights as input to budgeting, sourcing, quarterly re-planning, and the annual operating plan • Demand Capacity Validation o Perform and document capacity pre-checks for business and internal IT demand ahead of each prioritization cycle o Compare capacity requirements against current availability and forecast commitments o Identify capacity shortfalls, dependencies, sourcing requirements, and lead-time implications o Provide options to support prioritization and escalate unresolved capacity conflicts to the relevant decision-making forums • Capacity Optimization & Performance o Monitor capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, data quality, and capacity constraints o Coordinate regular capacity reviews with Service Leads, capacity owners, and Managed Service Providers o Coordinate with IT Asset Management to incorporate software license entitlements, consumption, and compliance risks into capacity planning. o Recommend and coordinate the reallocation, scaling, sourcing, consolidation, or decommissioning of capacity o Produce capacity dashboards and decision-oriented management recommendations o Lead quarterly capacity re-planning, including backlog review and adjustment of capacity allocations Your Profile • Functional Expertise o 5+ years of experience in IT capacity planning, technology operations, infrastructure governance, IT asset management, or resource planning o Strong understanding of capacity baselining, forecasting, utilization analysis, and scenario modelling o Experience in at least one capacity domain, such as workforce, infrastructure, software licenses, cloud services, or Managed Services o Experience in software license entitlement or compliance management, preferably covering major enterprise technology vendors o Ability to consolidate information across multiple capacity domains and translate it into management recommendations • Tools & Methods o Experience with ServiceNow ITAM, SPM, or comparable asset and planning solutions is preferred o Familiarity with CMDB data and infrastructure monitoring, resource planning, or vendor reporting solutions o Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills o Experience with Power BI or comparable reporting tools is an advantage o Knowledge of ITIL capacity and performance management principles is preferred • Stakeholder & Ways of Working o Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across IT, corporate functions, and external service providers o Ability to challenge inconsistent data, forecasts, and planning assumptions constructively o Structured, analytical, and data-driven approach o Ability to communicate complex capacity topics clearly and support management decision-making o High level of ownership, reliability, and attention to detail • Domain / Context o Experience in banking, financial services, or another regulated environment is preferred o Experience in a complex multi-vendor or Managed Services environment is an advantage • Qualifications & Additional Requirements o Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field o Fluent in Arabic and English o Ability to work across multiple IT domains in a complex transformation environment

Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative – Data Centre Construction Location: Stockhold, Switzerland Client Environment: Data Centre Role Type: Site-Based Construction Management / Owner’s Representative Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative to support the delivery of a major mission-critical construction project in Zurich. The successful candidate will act on behalf of the end client throughout the construction, commissioning and close-out phases of the project. The role will focus on ensuring that the General Contractor, specialist contractors, equipment vendors and wider project team remain coordinated and deliver the works safely, to the required quality standards and in accordance with the agreed project programme. This is a highly site-focused position requiring strong construction management, contractor coordination, programme management, communication and problem-solving capabilities within a fast-paced, technically complex environment. Key Responsibilities Construction & Contractor Management • Administer and monitor the General Contractor's delivery of the construction works and ensure that the project is completed in accordance with the relevant drawings, specifications and client requirements. • Monitor the performance of the General Contractor, specialist contractors, site/developer teams and suppliers. • Ensure effective coordination between all members of the project team, including contractors responsible for client-furnished / contractor-installed equipment. • Identify interface risks, scheduling conflicts and potential interference between contractors and coordinate actions to resolve them. • Support the mobilisation and briefing of the appointed General Contractor regarding project requirements, responsibilities and interfaces with other project stakeholders. Programme & Schedule Management • Maintain a strong focus on protection of the overall construction programme. • Identify potential programme delays or risks at an early stage and escalate them to the client. • Work with contractors and the wider project team to develop appropriate corrective actions and monitor their implementation. • Identify opportunities to accelerate delivery where appropriate, including sequencing changes, additional shifts or overtime. • Coordinate mitigation plans where activities are at risk of affecting key project milestones. • Assess and communicate the programme implications of proposed project changes. • Ensure decisions or approvals required from the client are identified and escalated sufficiently early to avoid impacting the programme. Health & Safety Monitoring • Monitor the General Contractor and other responsible parties in relation to the performance of their health and safety responsibilities. • Maintain visibility of health and safety performance across the project. • Immediately escalate health and safety incidents and significant concerns to the client. • Support a strong site culture focused on safe delivery while respecting the contractual responsibilities of the parties responsible for site safety. Quality, Inspections & Issue Resolution • Monitor construction activities and identify quality-related concerns during project delivery. • Review third-party inspection reports and follow identified issues through to satisfactory resolution. • Review contractor method statements and assess whether sufficient information has been provided for client review. • Identify project risks or activities that may prevent the project from achieving the client's objectives. • Coordinate with the relevant contractors and stakeholders to establish corrective actions and track them through completion. RFIs, Information & Project Coordination • Coordinate timely responses to contractor Requests for Information involving the client, Design Team and other project stakeholders. • Ensure information required to maintain the construction programme is obtained and communicated promptly. • Establish and maintain effective project communication, reporting, correspondence and drawing distribution processes. • Monitor communication and information flow between the client and project team. • Maintain close communication with the client's construction and operational teams regarding project status, upcoming activities, defects, warranty matters and project issues. Site Access Coordination • Maintain and update site access request schedules in collaboration with the General Contractor. • Ensure access requests for contractors, workers, visitors and client personnel are raised sufficiently early. • Assist in resolving access-related issues that could affect project progress. Equipment & Vendor Coordination • Coordinate interfaces relating to Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment. • Verify and report receipt of OFCI equipment delivered to site. • Coordinate contractors and equipment vendors to ensure equipment installation, testing and commissioning activities align with the overall construction programme. Commissioning Support • Work closely with the project team, specialist contractors and equipment vendors to plan and execute the commissioning phase. • Ensure required off-site and on-site testing is planned, completed and appropriately documented ahead of handover to commissioning. • Confirm that required start-up, testing and project documentation is available to the client and third-party commissioning teams. • Attend commissioning and integrated systems testing activities as required. • Coordinate with the General Contractor, specialist contractors and equipment vendors to resolve issues identified during commissioning. • Maintain visibility of commissioning issue logs and support timely closure of outstanding actions. Meetings & Reporting • Participate in weekly project meetings, construction site walks and additional ad-hoc meetings as required. • Provide recommendations regarding meeting structure, attendees, frequency and information flow where improvements are required. • Maintain clear and regular communication with the client's construction and operational teams. • Maintain project issue, snagging and close-out trackers and provide regular status reporting. • Ensure actions, risks and outstanding issues have clear owners and are actively progressed. Snagging, Handover & Close-Out • Manage and maintain snagging, close-out and outstanding issue lists. • Coordinate with the project team to ensure outstanding construction and commissioning issues are driven to completion. • Support the transition from construction through commissioning and final project handover. • Assist the client with the overall evaluation of project delivery. • Support other reasonable Owner's Representative activities required to achieve successful project completion. Candidate Profile The successful candidate is likely to have: • Significant experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Owner's Representative or Senior Site Manager on large-scale construction projects. • Strong experience working within data centres, mission-critical facilities, advanced technology, pharmaceutical, semiconductor or similarly complex technical construction environments. • Proven experience managing and coordinating General Contractors, specialist subcontractors and equipment vendors. • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme management and critical project interfaces. • Experience working through construction, testing, commissioning, snagging and project close-out. • Good understanding of MEP-intensive construction environments and the interfaces between architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical packages. • Experience reviewing construction documentation, contractor method statements, inspection reports and RFIs. • Strong knowledge of construction health and safety practices. • Demonstrable ability to identify risks early, develop mitigation strategies and drive actions through to completion. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work directly with client construction teams, contractors, designers and vendors. • Strong organisational and reporting skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. • A proactive, hands-on and delivery-focused approach. • Professional fluency in English; German would be beneficial for a Zurich-based project. • Relevant degree or professional qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline would be advantageous. Ideal Background Candidates from the following backgrounds would be particularly relevant: • Hyperscale data centre construction • Mission-critical facilities • Major MEP / building services projects • Client-side construction management • Owner's Representative / PMC environments • Large General Contractor construction management • Commissioning-intensive construction projects Key Attributes • Strong site presence • Excellent coordination skills • Programme-focused • Safety conscious • Technically confident • Strong communicator • Commercially aware without acting outside delegated authority • Comfortable escalating issues early • Able to challenge contractors constructively • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through • Experienced in high-pressure, fast-track construction environments

Test Operator – Mechatronic Automation Systems Type: Freelance / Contract Location: Onsite, Île-de-France, France Duration: 4 Months (Extendable) Start Date: 15th September Working Model: Onsite / Engineering Test Environment Language: Fluent French and English Role Overview: Linnk Group is seeking a Test Operator to support the testing and performance validation of advanced mechatronic automation systems, with a particular focus on operational metrics such as throughput, quality, and overall system performance. Working closely with Performance and Engineering teams, the Test Operator will execute structured test plans, conduct experiments, configure test equipment, coordinate with vendors, and collect high-quality performance data. This is a hands-on engineering position requiring a methodical approach to testing, strong attention to detail, and practical experience with mechanical and electrical systems. The successful candidate will also contribute to improving testing methodologies, documentation, and overall testing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Testing & Experimentation: -Execute structured test plans and Design of Experiments (DOE) in collaboration with the Performance team. -Test mechatronic and automation systems to validate throughput, quality, and other operational performance metrics. -Set up and prepare equipment and systems for testing activities. -Ensure testing is completed accurately and in accordance with defined procedures. -Support continuous improvement of testing methodologies and procedures. Data Collection & Analysis: -Capture test data, including time-based, image-based, and other performance metrics. -Collect, organise, and perform initial analysis of test results. -Maintain high standards of data accuracy, quality, and traceability. -Identify anomalies and support technical investigation and troubleshooting. -Apply statistical analysis techniques to support performance validation. Equipment & Vendor Coordination: -Monitor equipment performance throughout testing activities. -Support the operation and maintenance of testing systems. -Coordinate with external vendors during testing activities where required. -Work alongside engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system performance issues. -Ensure test equipment and environments are correctly configured for each experiment. Documentation & Reporting: -Maintain detailed documentation covering test activities, procedures, results, and observations. -Ensure testing complies with agreed processes and documentation standards. -Present results and findings to engineering and project stakeholders. -Provide technical observations and feedback to support system and product improvements. -Contribute to technical discussions around testing methodologies, performance, and optimisation. Basic Qualifications: -2+ years of relevant engineering experience within manufacturing, logistics, automation, industrial engineering, or a similar environment. -Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline. -Hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems. -Experience executing structured testing or experimental activities. -Experience collecting, validating, and analysing engineering or performance data. -Good understanding of statistical analysis. -Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. -Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail. -Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced engineering environment. Preferred Qualifications: -Master's degree or other advanced technical qualification. -Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE). -Experience testing automation, robotics, mechatronic, manufacturing, or material handling systems. -Experience with data and analytics technologies including Python/R, Minitab/JMP, Power BI/Tableau, or SQL. -Experience developing or improving engineering testing procedures. -Experience collaborating with vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Working Environment: -Fully onsite within an engineering and automation testing environment in Île-de-France. -Regular collaboration with Performance, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, and wider Engineering teams. -Significant hands-on involvement with physical equipment and experimental testing. -Fast-paced environment requiring accurate data collection and detailed technical documentation. -Opportunity to contribute directly to the performance validation and continuous improvement of advanced industrial automation and mechatronic systems.