Network and Security Team Lead

Joining BET Software is an opportunity to become a part of one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest technological success stories, disrupting global markets with our vanguard software solutions. Our multiskilled Team is passionate about pushing boundaries to create world-class solutions. We offer a dynamic work environment that supports learning and growth, a place where you can flourish amongst like-minded individuals. Currently, on an exponential growth path, we’re increasing our footprint to establish BET as a leader in global markets. Consider coming along for the ride you’ll never be bored.

The core purpose of the Team Lead position is to provide guidance and leadership to a Team of ICT professionals (internal, external and vendors) that support, enhance and develop IT network and security. This will include upskilling and training Team Members to ensure the IP is shared amongst the Team. The Network and Security Team operates as a centre of excellence to ICT functional areas and the wider business units and must be able to balance the demands of day-to-day support activities with new capability and enhancement requests.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Relevant Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or Business-related field.
- At least 5+ years in a similar role and 3 years as a Network/Security Team Lead.
- Proven experience in IT Networking and Security - advanced levels.
- Strong working knowledge of networking technologies.
- Administration and support.
- Proven experience in managing and facilitating the mix of internal Teams and external vendors as a part of product buildout.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Infrastructure Management**
- Ensure implementation and continuous improvements of the ICT processes follow best practice standards.
- Contribute to the development of ICT systems to improve the ICT security within the organisation.
- Plan, implement and maintain the security measures to protect the organisations classified and unclassified systems, networks and data.
- Provide proper configuration and management of security equipment (firewalls, VPN, encryption, tokens, certificates etc.) including event logging and log analysis.
- Provide protection of ICT Systems from external threats.
- Contribute to the development of Disaster Recovery Plan and provide its testing and maintenance.
- Keep up with the latest ICT security technologies, in order to anticipate security breaches
- Ensure prevention of data loss and service interruptions by researching new technologies that will effectively protect the ICT systems.
- Managing the IT network & security through its complete life cycle, including implementations, preventative maintenance, capacity planning and interconnectivity.
- Procurement of IT Network & Security components.
- Software/hardware licence management and forecasting to ensure compliance and certification to meet requirements.
- Coordinate IT network and security related technical evaluations, reports and systems analysis with recommendations.
- Quality assurance of IT network and security, overall systems security standards (both internal and external) and network and security procedures.
- Be the Technical Owner on assigned projects and developments.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships on projects and act as key supplier liaison regarding network and security.
- Participate or lead special project work as appropriate and as required.
**Strategic Mindset**
- Aligns objectives and activities to the broader strategic needs of the Team and organisation.
- Customer orientation
- responsible for creating and propagating a customer-oriented attitude within the Team whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers and managing their expectation.
- Ensures technologies and processes are fit for purpose and drive efficiencies within the organisation.
- Aligns with other Teams as required to achieve objectives.
- Consistent, clear and regular communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Integrates the Team and department processes and procedures effectively with companywide process and procedures.
**Team Management**
- Manages direct and indirect reports (i.e. Seconded Team Members).
- Ensures that the Team is aligned with the company’s strategy and working towards achieving the strategy.
- Ensures the Team is appropriately resourced, and members are equipped with the requisite skill required for both current and future projects.
- Developing a training and career development plan for each Team Member.
- Collaboratively works with Team Members to set performance goals and measures.
- Conducts regular performance discussions with the Team Members to facilitate a culture of growth.
- Facilitates mentoring and coaching as required.
- Is actively involved in the recruitment of new Team Members when necessary.
- Oversees all aspects of the Team by facilitating and resolving issues through effective problem solving and communication skills.
- Maintain a current