Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Governance

Define, implement, and enforce technical standards and frameworks. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality requirements (HSEQ). Provide expert guidance and make final calls on complex technical decisions. Lead by example, mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers.

Infrastructure & Systems

Oversee network and system infrastructure (LAN/WAN/SDN, Datacenter). Manage on-prem environments covering multi-vendor networks, systems, and security. Experience in

SDN/NFV - OpenStack, Linux, DevOps/DevNet

environments. Strong background in

Windows/Linux OS

administration (patching, scripting). Hands-on with

network automation

,

programming/scripting (Python, Ansible, Red Hat Tower)

. Knowledge of

data streaming

platforms (Spark, Kafka, RabbitMQ). Familiar with

monitoring & logging tools

such as Elastic, Grafana, or SolarWinds.

Project & Risk Management

Support project teams through all lifecycle phases -- from concept to decommissioning. Conduct or oversee technical risk assessments and define mitigation strategies. Validate designs, specifications, and deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.

Stakeholder & Quality Assurance

Act as the technical interface between internal teams, external partners, and clients. Provide input to business cases, budgets, and strategic technical initiatives. Review and approve engineering documents, drawings, and specifications. Ensure lessons learned are captured and embedded in future work.

Capability Development

Support recruitment and capability development within technical teams. Identify training needs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain and evolve the organization's technical knowledge base.

Requirements:

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of technical experience with at least 3 years in a senior/authority role. Strong expertise in

network infrastructure, system administration, and automation

. Proven experience in

technical governance

,

project leadership

, and

compliance management

. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.