IT Infrastructure Manager

1 month ago


Cape Town, South Africa Biovac Full time

**BIOVAC** is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous IT Infrastructure Manager to join a goal-oriented team.

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED**:

- Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CCNA, MCSE) are highly desirable.

**NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE**:

- 7-10 Years Experience in managerial level of similar role.
- Proven experience 7-10 years in managing IT infrastructure and operations, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of network architecture, servers, storage systems, databases, virtualization, cloud computing, and telecommunications.
- Proficiency in IT service management principles and methodologies, with experience using ITSM tools and frameworks.

**KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE**:

- IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage systems, databases, and telecommunications.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of infrastructure components.
- IT Operations Management: Manage day-to-day IT operations, including system administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of incidents and service requests to minimize disruptions and downtime.
- Vendor and Service Provider Management: Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers.
- Ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement of IT infrastructure equipment and services.
- IT Service Management: Implement and manage IT service management (ITSM) processes, including incident management, problem management, change management, and configuration management.
- Ensure adherence to ITIL best practices and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for IT systems and infrastructure.
- Conduct regular testing and simulations to validate the effectiveness of plans and ensure the organization's ability to recover from disruptions.
- Performance Monitoring and Capacity Planning: Monitor and analyze IT infrastructure performance, capacity, and utilization.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and capacity constraints. Plan and implement infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to meet business needs.
- Compliance and Security: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies related to IT infrastructure and operations.
- Implement and enforce security measures to protect data, systems, and infrastructure from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Project Management: Lead IT infrastructure projects, such as system upgrades, migrations, and technology deployments.
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
- Team Leadership and Development: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the IT infrastructure and operations team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture, promote professional development, and ensure effective utilization of resources.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in IT infrastructure and operations.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

**Application Deadline: 11 August 2023**

**_Disclaimer: _**
- By submitting your CV and personal information, you agree that Biovac may utilise this information to conduct and complete our recruitment process, which entails distributing your information to all internal recruitment participants and service providers who forms part of the process._



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