IT Infrastructure and Security Manager (French advantageous)

Origin ML ,
London, Greater London
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IT Infrastructure and Security Manager (intermediate/fluent French advantageous ) Client Profile: Origin Multilingual is proud to announce, we are searching for an IT Infrastructure and Security Manager to join our client, an Oil Exploration and production company, based in London. Key Purpose: The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for companies' global infrastructure and security estate, providing the organisation a point of expertise in these areas. The infrastructure remit includes servers and services, storage, data centre, LAN and WAN, a wide range of communications technologies (including satellite, radio and pager). Security includes leading on the IT risk register, and ownership of companies' IT risk and security responsibilities. A creative approach is expected when participating in design, CAB, operations, and other activities. We seek an individual who is motivated by excellence, elegant design, systems resilience, thoroughness, diligent transformation delivery, and operational effectiveness. Liaison with third parties and contractors to fulfill their duties. With support from Companies Energy Head of IT they will promote a performance culture and ensure the development of the right resources in a global context. The job will entail some travel to Europe and West Africa. Responsibilities: Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all infrastructure systems, including LANs, WANs, Internet, intranet, security, wireless implementations, and more. Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions. Define hardware and software standards in conjunction with owners and stakeholders. Test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining network infrastructure. Test server performance and provide network performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining server infrastructure. Manage operational costs; conduct near- and long-term financial forecasts for expanded functionality/user base. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organisation's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent infrastructure activities. Practice IT asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation. Direct and administrate a contingent of network analysts and technicians, and where necessary, conduct performance reviews and corrective action. Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure and security capability, function and capacity meets existing and future requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration and project management. Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the executive team. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Establish service level agreements in liaison with IT Service Management. Liaison with third parties, vendors, staff and contractors to fulfil their duties. Relationships with HSSE functions in Companies to maintain relevant business and IT alignment alignment. Collaborate closely with Global IT teams to implement Global processes, standards, solutions and services. Where global IT processes, standards, solutions and services do not exist, support the needs, aim to implement these so that they are re-usable and scalable. Influence global IT initiatives, and support and drive global initiatives where appropriate. Personal Specification: Self-driven, 'can do' attitude, able to articulate in a crisp and precise manner. Hands-on when required to assess and control situations. A keen awareness of security, risk and compliance. A willingness to question everything in the pursuit of improvement. Result-oriented and pragmatic, able to propose solutions to variety of challenges. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Good organisational skills to complete assignments with varying degrees of complexity, dealing well with pressure and tight deadlines. High quality standards and a sense of urgency will be extremely beneficial. Able to relate to both managerial and technical functions. Uncompromising on HSSE, ethics & compliance. University degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Recognised qualifications in Microsoft technologies (especially Windows servers and Office365), networking (especially Cisco), networking and communications, and Cybersecurity. Substantive experience in Microsoft technologies (especially Windows servers and Office365), networking (especially Cisco), networking and communications, and Cybersecurity. Proven track record of execution excellence & delivering IT results in diverse and challenging physical environments, especially with infrastructure and operational telecom. Experience of West Africa. Speaking French is will be advantageous. Package: The role is offered on a Permanent or Fixed term contract, with excellent staff benefits. If this sounds like the role for you and would like to find out more please contact Marcus immediately at Origin Multilingual today to begin your application on 0203 762 2899 or Email This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89897586

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