IT Manager

Job Description Ensure business continuity by reducing risks associated with IT infrastructure and tools Provide effective support to the end users Execute and implement IT strategies in alignment with SGS Global IT Strategy Responsible for uninterrupted IT systems, communication, data backups, and emergency plans Manage information technology and computer systems and maintain the local area network on a day-to-day basis, including PCs, printers, and other network devices Ensure the implementation and maintenance of software in accordance with group standards and practices Communicate the IT strategy to the local stakeholders (strategy, roadmap, ongoing initiatives, financials) Distribute IT communication to all concerned parties Ensure office design and cabling for office equipment: faxes, copiers, printers and telephone systems Provide management with information on ongoing IT events, activities and projects Prepare and manage the local IT budget, and the execution of Group IT projects Review and optimize current IT costs and propose cost saving initiatives Ensure the development and implementation of IT projects Active local contribution to global IT initiatives / projects, ( data-center migration, cloud first strategy, corporate application deployment, such as: BOSS, Manage local IT projects implementation on infrastructure and Application deployment: supervise planning and resourcing to support project delivery Ensure business continuity by reducing the risks associated with IT security problems Participate in corporate IT Security initiatives / programs / systems implementation Serve as an advisor for country stakeholders on IT security governance policies, procedures, and risks Ensure confidentiality, availability, and integrity of corporate data Provide control and security of servers, workstations, network equipment, mobile devices, and other IT assets Investigate IT Security incidents in country Qualifications Master/ Bachelor degree within information technology specialization Fluent English Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Time management skills 10+ years of experience in the Information Technology field Exhaustive knowledge of network technologies, network devices and tools Knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems Experience in IT security and/or providing IT security operations management Experience in security systems including antimalware, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, DMZ, web application firewalls, VPN, Zero-Trust, cloud technologies, etc