AGM/Sr. Manager - Information Technology

* Architect and manage the organization's IT infrastructure, driving innovation and excellence in server, storage, and cloud systems. * Spearhead SAP system administration, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and performance optimization to ensure seamless operations. * Develop and enforce robust IT security policies, aligning with industry standards to safeguard the organization's digital assets. * Design and implement comprehensive security solutions, encompassing endpoint, network, and application security to mitigate threats. * Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address potential security risks. * Proactively monitor logs, detect threats, and respond to security incidents with swift and effective incident response measures. * Ensure unwavering compliance with data protection and privacy regulations, upholding the highest standards of data governance. * Drive high availability and optimal performance of SAP environments, ensuring uninterrupted business operations. * Craft and manage network architecture, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, and VPNs, to facilitate secure and efficient data exchange. * Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness within the organization. * Vigilantly monitor systems for security breaches and respond to incidents with prompt and decisive action. * Develop and manage data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans, ensuring the organization's resilience in the face of adversity. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support digital publishing systems and newsroom operations, driving business growth and innovation. * Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise IT infrastructure, encompassing servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms. * Ensure system scalability, reliability, and high availability, supporting 24/7 operations and uninterrupted business continuity. * Oversee data center operations, hardware lifecycle management, and vendor coordination, driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness. * Configure and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, to optimize network performance. * Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and implement targeted solutions to ensure seamless network operations. * Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, driving innovation and improvement in IT operations, efficiency, and security. * Mentor and lead IT team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. * Leverage expertise in SAP Basis (ECC / S/4HANA, HANA DB administration) to drive SAP system optimization and excellence. * Utilize proficiency in operating systems, including Linux and Windows Server, to drive system efficiency and reliability. * Apply expertise in virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V), database management (Oracle, HANA, SQL Server), and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing & switching) to drive IT infrastructure optimization. * Employ security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewall management, to safeguard the organization's digital assets and detect potential threats. * Leverage knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, to drive cloud adoption, migration, and management.