Head of Unit, Infrastructure Management at HRD Solutions

JOB TITLE: Head of Unit Infrastructure Management

JOB LOCATION:Lagos

JOB DETAILS:

• The Head of Unit IT Infrastructure Management will be responsible for overseeing the planning development implementation and maintenance of the banks IT infrastructure.
• This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability security and efficiency of the banks technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy that aligns with the banks overall business objectives.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure components including servers networks storage systems and data centres.
• Technology Governance: Establish and enforce IT governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. iv. Risk Management: Identify assess and mitigate IT risks to protect the banks data systems and operations.
• Capacity Planning: Forecast future IT infrastructure needs and ensure adequate capacity to support the banks growth.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of IT infrastructure professionals. Management: Prepare and manage the IT infrastructure budget optimizing resource allocation and cost control.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure management preferably in a financial institution.
• Proven track record of leading and managing IT infrastructure projects.

Knowledge:

• Proven track record of leading and managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies including servers networks storage and virtualization.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and data center management.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance regulations (e.g. ISO 27001 PCI DSS)

Skills / Compentencies:

• Excellent analytical problemsolving and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Reporting Relationship:

• Supervisor: Head of Department IT Solutions & Innovation
• Supervisee: Staff of Infrastructure Management Unit

Relationship with Stakeholders:

• Internal: Computer Systems Users in all departments
• External: Vendors and Maintenance contractors/consultants

HOW TO APPLY
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