HEAD OF UNIT, IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

About Company:

LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited is a foremost Human Resources Solutions organization with many years of cumulative experience and expertise. We are prolific in Outsourcing, Recruitment, Head hunting and HR Advisory. We are a multi-sectorial servicing company, with landmark service deliverables to our clients in varied industries.

Job Description:

• The Head of Unit, IT Infrastructure Management is responsible for overseeing the bank’s IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and efficiency of all technology systems.
• This role ensures the smooth operation of hardware, networks, servers, and cloud services while supporting the bank’s digital transformation goals and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for managing the bank’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of IT systems to support business operations.
• Oversee data centre operations, including backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Monitor and optimize IT system performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data protection regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for IT infrastructure components.
• Lead a team of IT infrastructure specialists, ensuring skill development and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with other IT units to support digital banking initiatives and business process automation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, network administration, or systems engineering, preferably in the financial sector.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) is an advantage.
• Certifications in IT infrastructure management (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, ITIL, COBIT) are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, cloud computing, and IT security.
• Proficiency in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, firewalls, and virtualization.
• Experience with IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and best practices.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: recruitment@leadhradvisory.com using the job title as the subject of the email.