Structured Energy Systems Limited (SES) is THE innovative fintech, engineering, e-commerce and content distribution company. Our approach to solving clients’ problems is avant-garde and futuristic. We are pushing the boundaries, leading at the forefront of one of our markets, and aim to replicate the leadership in the other markets we operate in.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, IT

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Develop and execute the organization’s IT strategy in line with business objectives.
• Manage and lead the IT team, providing guidance and support in the development and implementation of technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain the IT budget, ensuring that it is aligned with business objectives and is cost-effective.
• Identify and evaluate new technology solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement security measures to protect the organization’s technology infrastructure.
• Ensure that all technology systems and processes comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement incident management framework, disaster recovery and business continuity plan in area of purview.
• Communicate IT policies and procedures to staff, ensuring that they are understood and followed.
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers, ensuring that contracts are in place and service levels are met.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the IT department.
• Provide thought leadership on security solutions and direction of focus/investment for the company and its customers.
• Develop solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop solutions to address our customer’s business challenges especially in banking and other financial institutions.
• Provide technical thought leadership in overall security solutions development and clients’ relationship.
• Drive the development of standards, and processes to ensure optimal protection of cloud based and on-premises company assets.
• Perform proof of concepts for E-Channels Fraud and Forensic solutions.
• Working alongside relevant team to help define and shape the product and service strategy.
• Understand client business needs through excellent communication and relationship management.
• Present strategies and solutions to Management/customers/partners.
• Collaborate with relevant OEMs and Partners and identify area of partnership, continuously update knowledge and skills through certifications and training.
• Develop and maintain the company In-house IT and IT security infrastructure plan.
• Develop, track and monitor road map for executing company In-house IT and IT security infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• 7-10 years experience in either banking or/and Telecommunications industry. Previous/current supervisory role recommended.
• Broad knowledge and experience in Architecture design and Implementation as it relates to Network Perimeter, Endpoint Security, private and public Cloud Virtual Security and Mobility.
• Experience in software development, including Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, Lean Six Sigma etc.
• Deep understanding and experience in ITIL frameworks and life cycles.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.