Job Purpose The job holder is responsible for managing the design, implementation, and monitoring of WTCO’s network infrastructure and cybersecurity systems to ensure secure, resilient, and scalable operations, while maintaining business continuity and protecting digital assets from emerging threats.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Develop Networks and Information Security policies, procedures, and controls covering all areas of assigned Information Technology activity and provide continuous improvement recommendations.‎Develop Networks and Information Security strategic and operational plans, ensuring alignment to WTCO’s strategy, vision, mission, and corporate objectives.‎Develop Networks and Information Security budget and ensure potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.‎Fulfil ESG responsibilities and requirements in line with strategy and ESG related initiatives.‎Set Networks and Information Security KPIs and monitor progress and development towards WTCO strategic objectives.‎Identify the management needs of competencies, talents and provide recommendations with regards to human resources decisions. Develop all Networks and Information Security reports in a timely and accurately manner while ensure meeting the requirements, policies, and quality standards. Delegate duties, responsibilities, and authorities to appropriate team members within the business in case of absence Ensure work is performed based on approved policies, processes, procedures and instructions. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the systems, practices, cost ‎optimization, and productivity & efficiency improvement. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards within WTCO and related functions such as but not limited to (HC, HSSE, Risk and Cybersecurity, etc..). Escalate problems to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in a timely manner. Manage the design and deployment of enterprise network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and business continuity. Develop network performance monitoring procedures to proactively detect and resolve connectivity and reliability issues. Develop network architecture standards covering routing, switching, and redundancy to support infrastructure scalability and resilience. Monitor network connectivity across all sites, including data centers and cloud environments, with effective disaster recovery capabilities. Execute cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, endpoint protection, and access management to safeguard against internal and external threats. Scrutinize the investigation and resolution of security incidents to minimize risk exposure and ensure operational integrity. Monitor hybrid cloud security environments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance policies. Support audits and compliance checks by maintaining up-to-date security logs, documentation, and risk registers. Maintain partnerships with infrastructure and system teams to ensure the seamless integration of security controls within network design. Develop incident response playbooks and train internal teams to respond effectively to cyber threats and emergencies. Review evolving cybersecurity threats and recommend adaptive technologies to strengthen WTCO’s security posture. Enhance threat detection capabilities by implementing monitoring tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and anomaly detection platforms. Scrutinize third-party and vendor network access to ensure secure connectivity and alignment with WTCO’s data protection requirements. Evaluate network and security infrastructure performance and provide strategic recommendations for improvements and investments.
Education Requirements Bachelors in Information Systems or Relevant fields, Master’s in Information Systems or Relevant fields is a plus.