Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications

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Job Description:

IT Infrastructure Management

• •Manage, maintain and monitor IT infrastructure including networks, firewalls, switches, connectivity services, and supporting systems.
• •Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance and business continuity.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• •Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
• •Support SOC/SIEM operations, cyber incident response and cybersecurity monitoring.
• •Implement cybersecurity policies, controls, awareness programs and compliance initiatives.

Infrastructure Projects

• •Lead and support infrastructure enhancement projects, including network upgrades, firewall refreshes, system implementations and site connectivity improvements.
• •Manage project execution, technical evaluation, testing and deployment activities.

Budget Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management

• •Prepare and manage annual IT operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets for infrastructure initiatives.
• •Develop business justifications, technical specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure investments.
• •Monitor budget utilization and ensure cost-effective procurement of IT assets, software licenses, subscriptions and support services.
• •Manage IT asset lifecycle planning, including refresh, replacement, maintenance and disposal.

Vendor & Contract Management

• •Coordinate with vendors, service providers and internal stakeholders for infrastructure support, maintenance contracts, and project delivery.
• •Participate in technical evaluations, quotation reviews, procurement activities and service performance monitoring.

IT Operations & Support

• •Ensure timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
• •Maintain system documentation, configurations, operational procedures and disaster recovery readiness.

Governance, Compliance & Audit

• •Support IT governance initiatives, policy implementation, audit activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
• •Maintain infrastructure records, audit evidence and security documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• •Liaise with business units, Group IT, cybersecurity teams, vendors and external partners to deliver reliable and secure IT services.
• •Provide technical guidance and recommendations on infrastructure strategy and improvements.

Education / Professional Qualification

Degree/Executive Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline OR Diploma with more than 4-6 years experiences with specialized certificates.

Professional Experience

• •Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• •Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, or application support.
• •Experience in vendor management, budget administration, and IT asset management.
• •Proficient in PC troubleshooting, knowledge in basic networking and server administration
• •Proficient in using Mac, Linux/UNIX OS
• •Proficient in networking systems
• •Programming/scripting skills are an added advantage (e.g. Perl, Java, Python)
• •Excellent communications skills and able to interact with a variety of technical and scientific personnel including scientists and IT engineers.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.