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Job Title:    IT Infrastructure Manager

Organization:  Opportunity
Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Head
IT Operations

 

About US:

Opportunity Bank is
a Commercial Bank licensed and supervised by Bank of Uganda. We are the Bank of
choice for all who aspire to a life of dignity and purpose. We offer innovative
technology-led financial solutions and training to transform lives and
Communities. We do this with care, respect and in a sustainable way.

 

Job Summary:  The purpose of IT infrastructure Manager is to
provide structure and control of the functions responsible for diverse
technical operations which generally involve hardware, software, and networking
in both physical and virtual environments. The main goal is to minimize downtime
and maintain business productivity. The incumbent will develop and manage all
Network and system operations for the Bank’s information Technology (IT) and
ensure that adequate capacity, system availability and excellent user support
is provided.

 

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

·        
Deliver
and manage the technology infrastructure for all production environments

·        
Ensure
that the infrastructure solutions and environment are maintained

·        
Ensure
the effective project management of infrastructure environments

·        
Support
the recruitment of key talent for staff appointments where required

·        
Design
and execute short plus long term strategic plans to assure infrastructure
capacity attains current and future needs.

·        
Develop,
execute and oversee procedures, policies and related training plans for project
management and infrastructure administration.

·        
Manage
and establish priorities for maintenance, design, development and analysis of
entire infrastructure systems inclusive of LANs, WANs, internet, security and
wireless implementations.

·        
Conduct
research and recommend changes in services, products, protocols and standards
to support development efforts and infrastructure procurement.

·        
Supervise
data center group and lead, direct and utilize knowledge on best practices in
area related to infrastructure.

·        
Define
and manage IT Disaster Recovery Strategy for organization.

·        
Define
software and hardware standards in collaboration with stakeholders and owners.

·        
Test
server performance plus provide network presentation statistics.

·        
Report
and prepare strategies to maintain server infrastructure.

·        
Ensure
apt security levels on network, infrastructure and servers are maintained.

·        
Oversee
operational costs, conduct near along with long-term financial estimates for
expanded functionality and user base.

·        
Direct
and administer conditional network analysts plus technicians to provide
leadership and direction.

·        
Ensure
to practice IT asset management inclusive of component inventory maintenance
and associated documentation.

·        
Negotiate
with outsourcers, vendors and contractors for infrastructure-specific products
and services secure.

·        
Perform
feasibility studies for different upgrade projects, conversions and
improvements.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The
ideal candidate for the Opportunity Bank IT Infrastructure Manager job vacancy
must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field

·        
5 years
experience: A minimum of 3 years in an infrastructure environment with 2 years
supervisory/ management experience

·        
Training
in GSM, IT Security, ITIL, business continuity, business risk management

·        
Financial
acumen

·        
Problem
solving

·        
Project
budgeting

·        
Legislation

·        
ITIL
standards

·        
Service
Level Agreement Management

·        
Reporting

·        
Project
prioritization

·        
Project
communication, planning and management

·        
Ability
to work under pressure

·        
Advanced
communication, interpersonal and reporting skills

·        
Analytical
Skills

·        
Data
Analysis skills

·        
Information
Management

 

How to Apply:

All qualified and
interested candidates should their signed application letters together with
their curriculum vitae to:

 

The Head of Human
Resources

Opportunity Bank
Uganda Limited

Plot 1259, Old Kira
Road

 

OR

 

Email to: hr@opportunitybank.co.ug

 

Kindly note only
applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. All positions
will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage
people with disabilities to apply.

 

Deadline: 13th November 2020

 

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