Descriptions
We are seeking a Manager with strong technical depth across enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, and cloud native architecture, combined with proven engagement leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery ownership. This role requires a professional who can lead multiple client engagements end-to-end, act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in core technical domains such as virtualisation, identity platforms, storage, backup, DevOps/DevSecOps, and Kubernetes-based environments. You will be accountable for delivery quality, team performance, and client outcomes, while continuing to shape and grow the firm's technology risk and security capabilities.
Responsibilities
Engagement & Project Management - Lead multiple client engagements simultaneously (minimum of three), owning: - Scope, timelines, and delivery plans - Resource allocation and workload management - Quality assurance of all deliverables - Track progress, manage dependencies, and proactively address risks and issues - Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all engagements Stakeholder & Client Management - Act as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements - Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations, including senior stakeholder forums - Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable, risk-based recommendations Technical Leadership & SME Role - Act as a subject matter expert in core technical domains, providing guidance to: Project teams, Clients, Senior leadership - Review and challenge technical assessments, designs, and recommendations - Shape technical approaches, methodologies, and reusable assets Team Leadership & Development - Coach and mentor Senior Associates and Associates, providing technical guidance and feedback - Review work products and ensure adherence to firm standards - Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture Practice Development - Contribute to methodology development, thought leadership, and capability building - Support proposals, scoping, and solution design activities - Stay current with emerging technologies, regulatory expectations, and industry trends Skills & Attributes - Strong delivery ownership and accountability mindset - Ability to balance technical depth with commercial and delivery considerations - Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced, multi-client environments - Confident, credible, and professional presence with clients - High standards for quality, structure, and clarity
Requirements
Education & Professional Qualifications - Minimum a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline Cloud Architecture & Security Certifications At least one active cloud platform certification in architecture and/or security, such as: - Microsoft Azure: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate - Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert - Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator - Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator - Microsoft Information Protection & Compliance Administrator - AWS: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional), AWS Security - Specialty - Google Cloud: Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer - Oracle Cloud: OCI Architect Professional, OCI Security Professional - VMware - Data Center Virtualization (DCV) - VMware - Network Virtualization - VMware - Cloud Management and Automation - CKA - Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKS - Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate - Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation Core Experience - 6-10 years of relevant experience in Technology Risk, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud, or IT Advisory, preferably within consulting or regulated industries - Proven experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements (minimum of three engagements simultaneously) - Strong track record of leading teams, managing workplans, and delivering high-quality outcomes under tight timelines Communication, Presentation & Stakeholder Management - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical and risk topics clearly to Senior management, Technology leadership and Risk, compliance, and governance stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders - Confident in leading client meetings, workshops, and steering committee discussions Technical Expertise Demonstrated technical knowledge in several of the following areas: - Infrastructure & Virtualisation - Virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) - Hyper-converged Infrastructure - Software Defined Network - VMware NSX-T - Microsoft enterprise infrastructure: - Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP - Microsoft Exchange (on-prem and/or Microsoft 365) - Storage, Backup & Resilience - Enterprise storage architectures (SAN/NAS, object storage concepts)
