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About this Senior Executive, IT Infrastructure & Applications role at SD Guthrie

SD Guthrie · Onsite · Banting, Selangor, Malaysia

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Job Description:

IT Infrastructure Management

  • Manage, maintain and monitor IT infrastructure including networks, firewalls, switches, connectivity services, and supporting systems.
  • Ensure infrastructure availability, reliability, performance and business continuity.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
  • Support SOC/SIEM operations, cyber incident response and cybersecurity monitoring.
  • Implement cybersecurity policies, controls, awareness programs and compliance initiatives.

Infrastructure Projects

  • Lead and support infrastructure enhancement projects, including network upgrades, firewall refreshes, system implementations and site connectivity improvements.
  • Manage project execution, technical evaluation, testing and deployment activities.

Budget Planning & Asset Lifecycle Management

  • Prepare and manage annual IT operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets for infrastructure initiatives.
  • Develop business justifications, technical specifications and cost estimates for infrastructure investments.
  • Monitor budget utilization and ensure cost-effective procurement of IT assets, software licenses, subscriptions and support services.
  • Manage IT asset lifecycle planning, including refresh, replacement, maintenance and disposal.

Vendor & Contract Management

  • Coordinate with vendors, service providers and internal stakeholders for infrastructure support, maintenance contracts, and project delivery.
  • Participate in technical evaluations, quotation reviews, procurement activities and service performance monitoring.

IT Operations & Support

  • Ensure timely resolution of infrastructure-related incidents and service requests.
  • Maintain system documentation, configurations, operational procedures and disaster recovery readiness.

Governance, Compliance & Audit

  • Support IT governance initiatives, policy implementation, audit activities and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Maintain infrastructure records, audit evidence and security documentation.

Stakeholder Management

  • Liaise with business units, Group IT, cybersecurity teams, vendors and external partners to deliver reliable and secure IT services.
  • Provide technical guidance and recommendations on infrastructure strategy and improvements.

Education / Professional Qualification

Degree/Executive Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline OR Diploma with more than 4-6 years experiences with specialized certificates.

Professional Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, or application support.
  • Experience in vendor management, budget administration, and IT asset management.
  • Proficient in PC troubleshooting, knowledge in basic networking and server administration
  • Proficient in using Mac, Linux/UNIX OS
  • Proficient in networking systems
  • Programming/scripting skills are an added advantage (e.g. Perl, Java, Python)
  • Excellent communications skills and able to interact with a variety of technical and scientific personnel including scientists and IT engineers.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.

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About SD Guthrie

SD Guthrie Berhad (SD Guthrie) is one of the world’s leading producers of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO), representing approximately 12% of the global market share (as of 31 December 2022). We are listed on Bursa Malaysia. Supported by a large institutional base, we are a strategic company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest unit trust company and our major shareholder. With over two centuries of heritage, SD Guthrie has evolved into an integrated company operating throughout the entire spectrum of the palm oil value chain. Our dedicated workforce of more than 84,000 employees across 12 countries serve customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We operate 234 plantation e

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