Information Technology Officer - Onsite

Management (Information & Communication Technology) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER- Supervisor to Senior Assistant ManagerJOB SUMMARY / PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. The IT Officer is responsible for the maintenance and management of the IT Infrastructure of the Bank, ensuring the availability of network and connectivity of the company. 2. The IT Officer is generally tasked in assisting the IT Head and supervises the IT Staff to ensure that all policies, guidelines, procedures and internal controls set by the management and other regulatory bodies are complied with and undertaken by the department. 3. The IT Officer is generally responsible in assisting the IT Head in bank-wide processes in relation to information technology operations, quality of service, communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining IT staff, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures, maintaining a safe and secure work environment, developing personal growth opportunities, maintains organization`s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies, studying organization goals, strategies, practices, and user projects, maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards, completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and data center. 4. The IT Officer shall assist the IT Head to ensure adherence to existing internal control procedures while maintaining the highest quality of service.\ 5. The IT Officer is authorized to take any reasonable action necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of his/her designation within the limits of authority established by the bank policies and procedures in accordance with government regulations consistent with sound business judgment.COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated experience in, or working knowledge of, several information security and compliance related disciplines to include: 1. Strategic Thinking 2. Critical Thinking3. Continuous Improvement 4. Leadership, People Management 5. Effective Communication (Oral & Written) 6. Effective Presentation 7. Business Operations Management, IT Operations Management 8. Business Continuity Management 9. IT Project/ Program Management 10. Ability to work under pressure 11. Business and Financial Acumen 12. Attention to Details 13. Information Technology Service Management 14. Information Security 15. Change Management 16. Continuous learning attitude (must be updated with IT Trends) 17. Technical competencies in a. Infrastructure b. Network c. SecuritySPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Management: 1. Manage technology services that meet the operational requirements of the Bank. • Recommend information technology strategies, solutions policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. • Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiate corrective actions. 2. Evaluate the performance of IT staff and recommend training or certification to upskill the staff. 3. Provide support to the IT Head and the Department in implementing IT related projects of the Bank. 4. Participate in other projects involving IT solutions and support. B. Operations: 1. Provide assistance to IT Head and assume responsibility for the absence of Database and System Supervisor. a. He shall guarantee the availability of all IT-based systems to their required uptime, ensuring that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met and complied with. This includes the following: • Periodic maintenance on hardware components and devices. • Performance monitoring relative to CPU and memory utilization. • Growth rate analysis relative to storage requirement. • Availability of network connections, communication facilities and other communication devices. • Access to the systems is granted to authorized persons only. b. He shall ensure the correctness and integrity of the information processed, stored, and generated by all IT-based systems. This includes the following: • Security controls exist in all IT systems.• Bug-free application programs. • Has passed from a thorough system, integration and stress tests. • Has passed the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) prior to production. • Has also passed the security acceptance requirements prior to production. • Performs and manages data back-ups c. He shall play a role model in safeguarding the confidentiality of the information, protecting the data from any unauthorized modification or disclosure. This includes the following: • Accessing only the systems that he/she has been given authorization. • Keeping all confidential information safe from being viewed by others. • Practicing due diligence and care when designing a system, giving/granting access, or defining roles and privileges to any IT-based system. • Making sure that all applications and systems software are properly evaluated before installation / implementation. • Giving respect to copyright laws, installing only licensed and legal software on the right computer. • Reviewing regularly Access privileges and login accounts to each system. • Ensuring well-implemented security solutions and properly designed network controls. 2. Provide on-call technical support to all employees to ensure all hardware and software used are functional for continuous efficiency and productivity of employees and the operations. 3. Assist in resolving or providing technical support for concerns or issues that may arise in the core banking system. Ensure that the core banking system is functional on a day-today basis. 4. Assist in reviewing and implementing the Business Continuity Plans of IT and of the Bank. May recommend improvements/ additional plans for Business Continuity that will make the execution better; applicable to the current situation of the Bank and/or of the country. 5. Assist in ensuring that IT assets/ equipment are well documented and updated. a. Assist in assessing the efficiency of IT assets/equipment; recommend upgrades and improvements. b. Assist in upgrading IT assets/ equipment. 6. Assist in delegating or in fair distribution of tasks to IT staff in order to complete deliverables within the given or required timeframe. 7. Assist with interaction, negotiations and relationship building with vendors.C. Custodianship/ Accountability: 1. Assisting the IT Head on safeguarding the following: a. Administrative access passwordb. Software Licenses c. Back-ups d. System Maintenance Agreements e. IT Equipment (Data Center) 2. Support Logs 3. System Performance Data/ Reports D. Monitoring and Reporting: 1. Network Uptime and Downtime, Network Performance, Firewall Connection and Policy, Monitors organization`s effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies. 2. Report any irregularities or discrepancies in the IT operations, systems and policy implementations. Your application will include the following questions: What's your expected monthly basic salary? How many years' experience do you have as an Information Technology Officer? Information Professionals, Incorporated (IPI) is one of the leading experts in providing Information Technology consulting services and products in the Philippines. Anchored on its ideals of excellence, service and professionalism, IPI is committed to providing a wide range of high quality IT products and services to a variety of industries. Our expertise encompasses a wide array of client-centered, cost-effective and innovative business process solutions and services which enable our partner organizations to achieve long-term productivity, profitability and sustainability.IPI began its operations in 1986 with its compact team focused on core IT consulting activities. Its competencies, portfolio of services and products grew steadily in the succeeding years, keeping in step with the demands of industry. Today IPI provides a wide range of IT products and services, including industry-specific software development, accounting and human resource management systems, corporate software solutions services, and full IT systems integration. Beyond e-solutions, IPI has remained the IT service provider of choice in the Philippines.IPI uses an outsourcing strategy which is used to staff a project and respond to business objectives. It enables you to get qualified and experienced personnel to suit your requirements working exclusively on-site or offshore. It is a perfect solution for your seasonal or special projects.We deliver services to develop, maintain, manage and support applications. Our skilled application professionals help manage fluctuating skill needs, skill gaps and change staffing needs to meet aggressive project timelines.Information Professionals, Incorporated (IPI) is one of the leading experts in providing Information Technology consulting services and products in the Philippines. Anchored on its ideals of excellence, service and professionalism, IPI is committed to providing a wide range of high quality IT products and services to a variety of industries. Our expertise encompasses a wide array of client-centered, cost-effective and innovative business process solutions and services which enable our partner organizations to achieve long-term productivity, profitability and sustainability.IPI began its operations in 1986 with its compact team focused on core IT consulting activities. Its competencies, portfolio of services and products grew steadily in the succeeding years, keeping in step with the demands of industry. Today IPI provides a wide range of IT products and services, including industry-specific software development, accounting and human resource management systems, corporate software solutions services, and full IT systems integration. Beyond e-solutions, IPI has remained the IT service provider of choice in the Philippines.IPI uses an outsourcing strategy which is used to staff a project and respond to business objectives. It enables you to get qualified and experienced personnel to suit your requirements working exclusively on-site or offshore. It is a perfect solution for your seasonal or special projects.We deliver services to develop, maintain, manage and support applications. Our skilled application professionals help manage fluctuating skill needs, skill gaps and change staffing needs to meet aggressive project timelines. Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. What can I earn as an Information Technology Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr