Head of Network infrastructure and IT Services, Information Technology Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Bank's Network Infrastructure team, ensuring the stability, security, availability, and performance of network services.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, cloud connectivity, firewalls, and related network security solutions.

• Develop and implement network architecture, capacity planning, technology refresh, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

• Ensure effective network monitoring, incident management, problem resolution, and root cause analysis to minimize service disruptions.

• Lead the IT Helpdesk and Deskside Support functions to provide timely and high-quality technical support services to business users.

• Establish and monitor service levels, KPIs, and operational metrics to drive service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Oversee user account administration, identity management, and access provisioning processes in accordance with security and compliance requirements.

• Ensure proper implementation of access control policies, periodic access reviews, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.

• Collaborate with Information Security teams to strengthen network security, identity governance, and cybersecurity controls.

• Manage IT incidents, service requests, changes, and operational support processes in accordance with IT service management best practices.

• Support disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.

• Lead vendor management activities, including contract management, service reviews, performance monitoring, and SLA compliance.

• Manage departmental budgets, resource planning, procurement activities, and technology investments.

• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, customer-focused, and service-oriented culture.

• Work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Application, and Business teams to support project delivery, technology transformation, and operational initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with the Bank's policies, regulatory requirements, audit recommendations, and technology governance standards. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Qualification:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a managerial or team leadership role.

• Proven experience in managing enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, VPN, network security, and cloud connectivity.

• Strong experience in IT Service Management, including Helpdesk, Deskside Support, Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management.

• Hands-on experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM), user access administration, authentication technologies, and access governance controls.

• Strong understanding of network security, cybersecurity controls, access management, and regulatory compliance requirements within a banking or financial services environment.

• Experience in disaster recovery planning, business continuity management, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.

• Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, service performance management, and SLA governance.

• Experience in budgeting, resource planning, capacity management, and technology lifecycle management.

• Familiarity with ITIL service management practices and IT governance frameworks.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and people management skills.

• Ability to lead operational excellence initiatives and drive continuous service improvement.

• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is preferred.

• Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

• ITIL Foundation or higher certification

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

• Relevant cloud networking certifications (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)

Please send your application with full resume indicating current and expected salary, and quoting the above reference no.

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