Job Profile : Senior Manager - IT & Network
Role Purpose :
The Senior Manager - IT & Network is a critical technical leader responsible for the comprehensive detailed design, engineering, and implementation of advanced IT and Network infrastructure systems for all data center delivery projects. This role ensures that the data center core and client-facing infrastructure is equipped with robust, highly reliable, and compliant networking, compute, and storage systems, safeguarding critical data and ensuring seamless connectivity.
You'll drive technical excellence in IT and Network design, oversee the preparation of detailed engineering deliverables, and provide expert support throughout the project lifecycle, from detailed design to construction, integration, and commissioning.
Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field from a recognised university.
Add. Qualifications :
- A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & a related field, such as Telecommunication Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Data Center or Enterprise Infrastructure, Juniper Networks Certified Expert (JNCIE-DC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Expert or Managing Professional and Project Management
Professional (PMP) certifications are a significant plus.
Proficiency in network design and simulation software (e.g., Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, EVENG, or network planning tools like NetBrain) and IT service management platforms.Overall Experience :
6-10 years of progressive experience in IT and Network infrastructure management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.Proven track record of successfully delivering comprehensive IT and Network designs from conceptualisation to detailed engineering and implementation support.DC Specific Exp :
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing IT and network infrastructure within a large-scale data center environment.In-depth knowledge of data center networking technologies (e.g., spine-leaf architectures, VXLAN, BGP, OSPF).Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) and virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).Familiarity with data center best practices for security, reliability, and scalability.Understanding of IT infrastructure components relevant to data centers, including servers, storage (SAN / NAS), backup solutions, and monitoring systems.(ref : hirist.tech)