We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior IT/ICT
Engineer with a strong background in the design, implementation, and management
of data center, telecommunications, and ICT systems. The ideal candidate will
have expertise in both operational and strategic roles, focusing on creating
scalable, secure, and cutting-edge solutions for enterprise and
telecommunications environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Architecture:
  • Develop and design comprehensive IT/ICT
    solutions, including data center infrastructure, network architecture, and
    telecommunication systems.
  • Create detailed technical blueprints, diagrams,
    and documentation for new and existing infrastructure.
  • Ensure that designs align with business goals,
    scalability, and industry best practices.
Implementation &
Deployment:
  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of IT/ICT
    projects, including system integration, configuration, and testing.
  • Oversee deployments in data centers and
    telecommunications environments, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Provide technical leadership during rollouts,
    migrations, and upgrades.
Data Center Operations:
  • Architect and manage data center infrastructure,
    including compute, storage, and network components.
  • Optimize performance and reliability through
    advanced virtualization, automation, and monitoring techniques.
  • Ensure robust disaster recovery and business
    continuity strategies are in place.
Telecommunications (Telco)
Systems:
  • Design and implement telco solutions, including
    WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and advanced carrier-grade networks.
  • Collaborate with telco providers to design
    efficient connectivity solutions.
  • Maintain and enhance monitoring and analytics
    systems to ensure optimal performance.
ICT Systems:
  • Develop enterprise ICT solutions, such as
    unified communications, enterprise collaboration tools, and cloud integrations.
  • Ensure seamless integration between ICT systems
    and data center/telco environments.
  • Drive innovation by adopting and deploying
    emerging ICT technologies.

Project Leadership:

  • Manage complex projects involving multi-vendor
    systems, cross-functional teams and sub-contractors.
  • Deliver projects on time, ensuring technical
    excellence and alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide mentorship and training to junior
    engineers and team members.

Security & Compliance:

  • Design systems with a focus on security,
    compliance, and resilience.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and
    regulations, including ISO 27001, GDPR, and others.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks in
    IT/ICT infrastructure.


Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
    Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in IT/ICT engineering,
    with significant exposure to design and implementation in data center and telco
    environments.
  • Proficiency in data center technologies
    (servers, storage, virtualization), telecommunications systems (WAN, SD-WAN,
    MPLS), and ICT platforms (UCaaS, enterprise applications).
  • Strong hands-on experience with hybrid cloud
    environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Expertise in networking protocols,
    infrastructure design, and network security solutions.
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible,
    Terraform) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Certifications in relevant domains (e.g., CCNP,
    VMware VCP, ITIL, or PMP) are highly desirable.                
     

Desired Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    with a focus on innovation.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts
    into business-friendly solutions.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and
    leadership abilities.
  • Deep knowledge of telco-grade infrastructure and
    enterprise ICT applications.
  • Experience with advanced technologies like AI,
    IoT, and edge computing is a plus.

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