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.