Ibrahim al-Essa

Senior Director IT Infrastrucure at Al Rajhi Bank

Ibrahim Al-Essa has extensive work experience in the field of information technology. Ibrahim has held various roles and positions in different companies.

Starting in 2004, Al-Essa worked as a Linux System Administrator at National Computer Systems Co - NashirNet. Their responsibilities included the installation, maintenance, and administration of Linux servers, as well as the installation and configuration of Windows servers and the administration and monitoring of network equipment and servers.

In 2008, they joined Jeraisy Computers and Communications Services as a Unix System Administrator. In this role, they provided consulting services to customers, implemented solutions, and monitored servers at customer sites throughout the Kingdom.

From 2011 to 2018, Al-Essa worked at the National Center for Digital Certification as the Head of Operating Systems and Help Desk. Ibrahim designed and implemented systems, policies, and procedures related to the system and help desk section. Ibrahim also developed section plans and managed the team's tasks.

In 2018, Al-Essa became the IT Operations Department Director at Najm Company for Insurance Services. Their responsibilities included leading the IT operations department, managing IT projects and implementation, developing enterprise security policies and architectures, and building the company's IT and security operation model and framework. Ibrahim also managed strategic vendor partner relationships.

From 2019 to 2022, Al-Essa worked as the Technology Operation Centers Director at TAHAKOM. Ibrahim led the Security Operations Center, Network Operations Center, and Technology Service Desk.

Currently, Al-Essa is working at Alrajhi Bank as a Senior Director of IT Infrastructure and Senior Director of Information Technology, starting in 2022.

Overall, Al-Essa has a strong background in various IT roles, with experience in system administration, operations management, security, and project implementation.

Ibrahim Al-Essa holds a Master's Degree in Computer Applications and Systems Management from Arab East Colleges, which they completed in 2012. Ibrahim also obtained a High Diploma in Technical Support and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technical Engineering from Riyadh College of Technology, although the specific years of completion are not provided. Additionally, they have received several certifications, including the completion of a Leading High-Impact teams program from Northwestern University in 2022, a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Director Development Program from LEORON Institute in 2020, a Digital leadership program from INSEAD in 2020, and a Manageengine Certified Product Associate certification from ManageEngine in February 2016.

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Timeline

  • Senior Director IT Infrastrucure

    February, 2023 - present

  • Senior Director Information Technology

    August, 2022