IT Manager / Head of IT
Background
The client plans to transit the core event management application from on-premise platform to 3rd party SaaS application cloud platform in the next 12-18 months
The IT Manager will currently lead & manage the on-prem infrastructure team & engineering team which will transit into managing an optimized team of infra & engineering team to support internal corporate applications and working closely with the 3rdparty service provider.
Requirements
· Lead the infrastructure team in the operation, planning, upgrade and maintenance of a hybrid server environment and its associated technologies
· Build and established infrastructure Platform Operating Standards for the company
· Manages annual OPEX and CAPEX budget for multi cloud infrastructure to meet overall strategic objectives
· Demonstrate knowledge and proven records in design and operation of multi-cloud hybrid platform across multiple hosting technologies and cloud service providers
· Deep understanding of Infrastructure As Code for provisioning, monitoring, patching, logging and system administration all using code
· Be proactive self-orienting and self-monitoring leadership with ability to work with competing priorities
· Lead the team in delivering platform and functional engineering capabilities that will drive the company vision and strategies in area such as containerization, cloud adoption, cyber security and Infrastructure as code
· Create and implement standards, best practices and processes to build a strong team and work culture
· Serve as the key support in providing all infrastructure and technical advices
· Source, manage and work with designated vendors to ensure the smooth operations and maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure, disaster recovery and desktop/laptop computer support as well as ticketing agent counters support
· Ensure that Network, Servers & Cloud and its associated technologies operate efficiently and deliver a secure platform for its business
· Lead and provide operational support for all data centres, server rooms, servers (both on-premise and Cloud) and network equipment
· Provide IT Network leadership and input into application systems and cyber security projects including the planning, provision and support of the IT infrastructure
· Manage the implementation of network and infrastructure related projects
· Manages the fulfilment of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) and Cyber Security Incident Response Plan
· Manage relationships with clients, partners and external stakeholders related to Infrastructure and engineering projects
· Manage team of service delivery engineers, devops, software developers, designers, product managers and project managers in Singapore and Offshore.
· Evaluate and apply suitable tools and processes to increase productivity in both development and operations; and
· Identify and/or evaluate emerging technologies that would yield competitive advantage
· Work with CEO under the guidance of the Board’s Technology and Risk Committee.
Requirements:
· Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology
· 12 or more years’ experience in Network & Servers operations with managerial experience in a MNC environment
· Strong knowledge in Cyber Security, multi-cloud environment and hands-on Infrastructure and IT Disaster Recovery experience
· Strong experience in a hybrid server environment
· Strong experience in vendor management
· Knowledge of DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) platform to support the coordination, integration, and flow of software development, testing and deployment.
· Strong leadership experience in managing a team of at least 5 team members or more.
· Strong communications skills in written and verbal is a must
We invite you to write in to Kevin at [email protected] , with your updated CV (in MSWord format). We regret to inform only selected candidates will be notified. However, if you are not selected, we will keep your CV and contact you for suitable role(s) that comes along.
Kevin Chong
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