Head, Database Administration
Unified Payment Services Limited
Description
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the management, operations, and evolution of the organization’s Data Centre infrastructure.
- Ensure optimal performance, availability, security, and efficiency of all Data Centre systems and services.
- Align Data Centre strategy with organizational business goals and regulatory requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning:
- Define and implement the Data Centre strategy and roadmap.
- Drive innovation in infrastructure modernization (cloud, hybrid models, virtualization).
- Develop business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for critical IT systems.
- Oversee Data Centre budgeting, vendor management, and resource planning.
Operations Management:
- Ensure 24/7 availability, performance, and uptime of Data Centre infrastructure.
- Manage physical and virtual server environments, storage, backups, and environmental controls (power, cooling).
- Monitor capacity, health, and utilization trends to ensure proactive scalability.
- Governance, Compliance & Security:
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, Uptime Institute Tiers, PCI-DSS, etc.).
- Implement and audit Data Centre security policies, access controls, and environmental safeguards.
- Coordinate risk assessments, audits, and mitigation plans.
Team & Vendor Leadership:
- Lead and develop a high-performing Data Centre team (managers, engineers, technicians).
- Collaborate with IT and business leaders on project delivery, infrastructure needs, and escalations.
- Manage third-party vendors and service providers for maintenance, support, and upgrades.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
Others:
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CDCP, CDCS, ITIL, PMP, CISSP, AWS/Azure certifications).
Experience:
- Minimum of 9 years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing large-scale Data Centres, hybrid infrastructure, and high-availability systems.
Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the job titleas the subject of the mail.
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