Cyber-security, Operations, IT Operations, Information Risk, Information Technology, Information Management, Data Privacy, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Infrastructure, Business Relationship Management
Job description
We are looking for an IT Manager to be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our computer systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines. You will supervise the implementation and maintenance of our companys computing needs in our sites in Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha. The successful candidate must have a proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industrys best practice processes.
Responsibilities
- Compile and manage the technology strategy in alignment with the business strategy.
- Manage relationships and SLA with all external suppliers.
- Manage information technology and computer systems.
- Plan, organize, control and evaluate IT and electronic data operations.
- Work with internal stakeholders to use new technologies to streamline business process and operational efficiencies while adhering to company policies and processes.
- Ensure that all areas of the business are operational.
- Conduct ongoing research to improve the technological assets of the company.
- Manage efficiencies of the department as well as the effective delivery of services and solutions.
- Manage information risk to an acceptable level based on risk appetite of the business in line with set goals and objectives.
- Develop and direct all networking safeguards to reduce risks and apply effective protective mechanisms to secure sensitive internal and external information.
- Aligning business information security requirements to the business and IT goals thereby supporting an effective security posture.
- Establish resilience and a highly available network infrastructure environment to address regulatory and business requirements.
- Consolidate business technology platforms and create plans for each platform.
- Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics.
- Establish technology standards and communicate technical information to the organisation.
- Maintain asset register.
- Maintain IT risk & issue register.
- Create and implement the organizations IT policy and best practice standard operation processes and manuals.
- Performing routine system audits.
- Running routine system operations reports and sharing them with management.
- Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance.
Requirements and skills
- Graduate with specialization in Information Technology/Telecom/Computer Science.
- At least 3 years of work experience as an IT Lead/ Operations Manager role in an IT department.
- Proven experience working with external and internal stakeholders (relationship management).
- Experience with managing information risk by applying protective mechanisms to secure information.
Applicants, please note:
- Please only apply for this vacancy:
- If you meet the criteria specified or believe that your qualifications and/or experience qualify you for the role.
- If the vacancy matches your career ambitions, your desired position level, and salary expectation.
- Camino Recruit endeavours to communicate as clearly and frequently as possible, including providing feedback to all applicants, however, we only undertake to contact shortlisted candidates. Please do not contact our office by telephone. Kindly direct ALL queries and questions to elizabeth@camino.co.za and we will endeavour to answer as quickly and accurately as we can.
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- Candidates who apply for the vacancy may be required to undergo various rounds of interviews, psychometric assessment, reference checks, and other background checks, which may include criminal record checks, credit checks, qualification verifications, and a social media screening, as applicable.
- Note that our own company policy may preclude us from accepting applications from applicants that we have recently placed or are regarded as unsuitable due to other relevant criteria as per our discretion.
