Manager: IT Network and Security (Insurance)

AtripleA recruitment & temps; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for an IT management role focused on ensuring sustainable IT infrastructure. This position requires over 10 years of IT experience, including management and expertise in network, security, and telephony systems. Responsibilities include managing incidents, improving infrastructure efficiency, and developing IT staff. Candidates should have a relevant IT qualification and Cisco certification. This role offers opportunities for impactful contributions to organizational goals and team development.

Qualifications

• 10 years of IT experience required.
• 3-5 years management experience necessary.
• Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.
• 5 years of Cisco experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Network, Security, and Telephony.
• Monitor and manage disaster recovery systems.
• Manage incidents, problems, and changes.
• Continuously upgrade network and security systems.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Skills

IT Network Management

Security Management

Telephony Systems

Disaster Recovery Management

Capacity Planning

Disaster recovery planning

Education

IT related Qualification

Cisco Certification

Security Certification

Tools

Cisco Certification

Security Certification (CISSP)

Job description

Our client is looking for a candidate to ensure sustainable IT infrastructure for Company.

Job description:

Responsibilities

• Manage IT Network, Security and Telephony contribution to Organization's objectives
  • Assist in developing and aligning IT Network, Security and Telephony strategies with business objectives
  • Add value to company by providing a stable network, telephony and security
  • Infrastructure Manage the budget effectively
  • Manage external SLA's and ensure adequate vendors support
  • Assist to identify, calculate and manage risks affecting the organization
  • Monitor and manage disaster recovery and business continuity
• Manage IT Network, Telephony and Security infrastructure (Operational Excellence)
  • Manage incidents and releases
  • Manage problems and changes
  • Design, implement and manage the configuration of the infrastructure
  • Manage usage and capacity planning
  • Manage LAN and WAN
  • Manage Infrastructure security (includes physical access rights to IT premises)
  • Develop and implement enabling solutions to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Administrate license agreements for all company software
  • Manage physical security infrastructure of the Company
  • Manage Call Center Application
• Manage User Orientation
  • Manage in-house effectiveness and competitive costs compared to outsourcing
  • Deliver excellent services to the Company Group (TCF)
• Continuously maintain and upgrade network and security systems to make business processes more efficient and effective (user-friendly) for staff to deliver an excellent service to clients (TCF) Translate strategy into plans
• Manage Future Orientation
  • Attract and retain suitably qualified employees
  • Continuously train, mentor and develop IT staff
  • Build climate of empowerment and responsibility
  • Measure and reward performance
  • Research emerging technologies

Requirements

• Knowledge and Skills
• Formal Education
  • IT related Qualification
• Technical/Legal Certification
  • Cisco Certification
  • Security Certification (CISSP would be an advantage)
• Experience
  • IT experience: 10 years
  • 3 - 5 years management experience
  • Insurance industry experience: 3 years (Advantage)
  • Cisco: 5 years
  • Telephony Systems

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