Our Client a Global Tech firm is seeking a Server and Cyber Security Manager to join their team in Johannesburg on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth, attractive rate and a great working environment.
The Server and Cyber Security Manager is accountable for all server infrastructure, Data Centers and cyber security (both Information Technology IT and Operational Technology OT) across the organisation. Manager is responsible to deliver agreed uptime, database services, backup, recovery, Data Centre (including managing Cloud providers) in addition to cyber security responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Manage server infrastructure
Manage all server infrastructure including iSeries and standard servers to industry standards
Provide 24 x 7 x 365 support on iSeries, standard server infrastructure and invoice printers to support continuous business operations (Supply Chain, Production, Logistics)
Manage all Data Centres (both Client owned and hosted with 3rd parties)
Ensure 99% infrastructure uptime
Provide server support for warehouse management infrastructure
Ensure server infrastructure goals are aligned to business goals
Ensure accurate server asset management
Drive server business continuity
Define policies and procedures to optimize server infrastructure
Manage all Data Centres (both Client owned and hosted with 3rd parties)
Drive Optimisation on Strategic Projects
Support CIO to plan and execute the IT strategy in support of clients business strategy
Improve user self-service to reduce call load to the IT Service Desk
Reduce long term costs
Drive cost efficiencies in all contracts
Maintain internal service delivery
Identify global Cloud trends in Platform as a Service PaaS and Infrastructure as a Service IaaS that are applicable to client and drive adoption of these
Cultivate relationships with IT service providers to broaden the supplier pool
Ensure server, backup, restore and Data Centre services meet SLA
Participate in and lead (where required) RFIs and RFPs related to IT solutions
Pro-actively eliminate technical debt through constant upgrades of technology
Provide database administration services
Ensure optimal security and protection is afforded to the server infrastructure
Lead project management
Plan, motivate for and manage the capex and opex budgets with a focus on cost efficiency and return on investment
Deliver projects on time, scope, budget and to user satisfaction
Pro-actively eliminate technical debt through constant upgrades of technology
Ensure projects are managed within budget
Deliver business cases to executive management for IT operations projects and solutions
Manage Team efficiencies and collaboration
Create a culture of high performance, supportive team dynamics within IT to deliver superb customer service to clients business
Establish, communicate, manage and enforce appropriate IT operational best practices through policies and standard operating procedures
Improve team skill levels and eliminate key person dependencies
Requirements
Degree
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Experience in working with senior management
People management experience
Creating and managing capex and opex budgets
Vendor management
