Senior IT Infrastructure & Security Leader

G-Core Capital; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Umhlanga Rocks seeks an experienced IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and provide end-user support. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of IT management experience, preferably within the financial sector, and strong skills in system administration and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include leading IT initiatives, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity measures. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a small IT team effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT management, preferably in financial services.
• Strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure, systems admin, and cybersecurity.
• Proven track record of leading IT projects with successful, on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain IT infrastructure including servers and networks.
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance.
• Lead IT initiatives from planning to execution ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage relationships with external IT vendors and negotiate contracts.

Skills

IT infrastructure management

Project management

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

ERP

CRM

WMS

Azure

AWS

Job description

A financial services company in Umhlanga Rocks seeks an experienced IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure and provide end-user support. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of IT management experience, preferably within the financial sector, and strong skills in system administration and cybersecurity. Responsibilities include leading IT initiatives, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity measures. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a small IT team effectively.