Group IT Risk & Technical Lead Full Time

A compnay that provides cloud-based, mobile-first field sales automation and merchandising software tailored for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Africa is seeking a Group IT Risk & Technical Lead who will provide strategic technical leadership. 

Responsibilities:

• Visibility: Maintain a consolidated view of Group IT risks and remediation progress; provide structured reporting to the CIO.

• Standards: Define and maintain Group-wide infrastructure, security roadmaps, and minimum technical standards.

• Assessments: Conduct regular maturity audits and provide technical due diligence for new investments or business initiatives.

• Controls: Oversee security baselines, identity and access management (IAM), and vulnerability assessments.

• Resilience: Ensure robust backup and disaster recovery (DR) standards are implemented and tested.

• Audit & Response: Coordinate IT audit processes and provide oversight/planning for major incident responses.

• Guidance: Review network designs and support operating companies with complex architectural decisions.

• Optimization: Promote standardization to reduce cost/risk and provide input on cloud/hybrid strategies.

• Availability: Ensure all designs adhere to high-availability and business continuity principles.

• Compliance: Monitor licensing agreements (Microsoft, SAP, etc.) and ensure compliance.

• Efficiency: Identify cost-optimization opportunities and support Enterprise Agreement (EA) renewals.

• Vendor Governance: Evaluate key vendors and reduce reliance on external consultants.

• Mentorship: Act as a technical escalation point and share best practices across the Group.

• Project Input: Provide architectural oversight for major IT projects.

• Site Visits: Travel to operating companies as required for assessments and support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: 7+ years in technical roles (Infrastructure, Security, or Architecture), ideally within multi-site or group environments.

• Leadership: Proven track record in defining standards and improving technical governance.

• Ecosystems: Expert knowledge of the Microsoft stack (M365, Azure, AD, Security).

• Networking: Strong fundamentals in LAN/WAN, Firewalls, and VPNs.

• Infrastructure: Deep understanding of virtualization, server environments, and DR design.

• Frameworks: Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and complex licensing models.]

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com