The key responsibilities include but not limited to the following-
Works with BI strategic service partners and Country IT managers to design systems architecture, build and deploy at Country offices
Monitors and ensures high quality IT Service Partner service delivery
Provides expert infrastructure, cloud services (AWS) and cybersecurity support to global IT project implementations.
Significantly contributes to achieving the global IT strategic objectives and ensures effective solutions are created and implemented to meet business requirements
Ensures an effective and validated Disaster Recovery infrastructure exists for each country office
Develops a cybersecurity and infrastructure system monitoring strategy, using an effective tool portfolio
Creates a communication plan to ensure all employees are well-informed of architecture standards, implementation guidelines and process expectations
Acts as the lead systems architect for all system design and implementation activities
Prepares and executes timely and effective Technical Refresh and System Upgrade initiatives
Protects all cloud data via effective security, storage, backup/recovery and disaster recovery techniques
Adheres to audit and compliance expectations and continually seeks to improve system controls and cybersecurity
Ensures that all implementation initiatives follow established change management policies/ITIL compliant processes
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.
Other Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain own knowledge, expertise, and professionalism.
Keep abreast of current developments in microfinance and IT industry.
Remain current with organization’s technological requirements and new developments in the industry.
Meet personal training and development needs through relevant professional and commercial training and networking.
Educational Requirements:
At least Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or Information technology.
Professional certification in ITIL Foundation and Cisco Certified Network Professional
Microsoft or Unix/Linux Certification
Skills and Competencies Requirements:
Ability to work effectively and maintain partnerships with service vendors
Requires an understanding of, and a commitment to advancing the mission and core values of BRAC International and, the ability to incorporate them into the job setting and articulate them to staff
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Change Management
Project Management
Persuading and influencing
Implementation and management of infrastructure platforms or components like Unix, Windows, Storage Technologies, Databases, Middleware, Capacity Management, etc.
Proficient in Networking and Communications
Allocate and manage the resources, support and infrastructure required for any IT projects, products and services
Able to interpret global market trends, enabling a competitive edge to drive innovation
Experience Requirements:
10+ years of experience in managing technical and infrastructure services
Must have proven leadership skills and strategic planning capability
Must be ITIL certified and certified in Cybersecurity
Experience with securing applications, networks and databases is mandatory
Must have experience with Disaster Recovery System Design and Recovery Planning
Experience with Enterprise Systems Monitoring and Management Tools required
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If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:External candidates need to email their CV with a brief introductory letter indicating current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.netInternal candidates need to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.netPlease mention the name of the position and AD# BI 38/23 in the subject bar. Only complete applications will be accepted, and short-listed candidates will be contacted.Application deadline: 16 August 2023
Apply via :
recruitment.bi@brac.net
