Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
About the Role
Are you a seasoned IT Infrastructure leader with a strong background in core banking systems, infrastructure modernization, and migration projects? We are seeking a Senior Manager – IT Infrastructure to lead the design, implementation, and operational excellence of our network, server, cloud, and storage systems.
In this role, you will drive strategic IT initiatives, ensure high availability and security, and manage complex IT infrastructure projects, including core banking migrations and upgrades. If you have deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in banking IT infrastructure, this is the opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture:
- Develop and execute a robust IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals.
- Design scalable, secure, and high-performance network, server, and storage architectures.
- Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption and digital transformation.
Core Banking Systems & Migration Projects:
- Oversee infrastructure support for core banking applications, ensuring seamless operations.
- Lead core banking system migrations, upgrades, and integration projects.
- Collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and business units to ensure smooth transitions.
- Ensure minimal downtime and maximum-security during banking system transformations.
Operations Management:
- Ensure 24/7 availability and peak performance of IT infrastructure systems.
- Oversee the administration of physical and virtual servers (Windows, Linux, AIX), cloud services (Azure, Office365), and virtualization platforms (VMware).
- Manage enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, HCI) and backup strategies (Veeam or equivalent).
- Ensure effective capacity planning and disaster recovery readiness.
Security & Compliance:
- Enforce security policies and IT controls to protect infrastructure from cyber threats.
- Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Oversee patch management, system hardening, and data protection initiatives.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the IT infrastructure team, fostering technical excellence.
- Set performance goals, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
Project Management:
- Oversee infrastructure projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for the deployment of new systems and services.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to understand infrastructure needs and deliver solutions.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Oracle Certification Mandatory
- SQL and PostgreSQL Knowledge (Good to have)
- MCSE, VMware VCP, ITIL, Azure, or cybersecurity certifications preferred.
- 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven expertise in core banking infrastructure support, system migrations, and upgrades.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, cloud, storage, and networking.
- Strong background in high-availability systems, disaster recovery planning, and security best practices.
- Experience leading complex infrastructure projects and delivering results in a banking environment.
- Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and team development abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management.
- High adaptability and innovation in technology adoption.
Why Join Us?
- Lead banking IT infrastructure in a dynamic and growing organization.
Be at the forefront of core banking system transformations.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
