Infra Architect and Planning Engineer

UOB

Ho Chi Minh City
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

About UOBUnited Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.Job DescriptionJustificationBuild-up of Infrastructure Architect and Planning resource to ensure a robust, adaptable, resilience of high increased Infrastructure Platform (Physical servers +533%: 48, Virtual server +397%: 139, NAS +600%: 6, Network devices +352%:562) after Foundation Build. This team also ensure local Infrastructure always align and comply with bank policy and regulatory requirement.Job ObjectivesInfrastructure Architect & Planner is responsible for planning and designing the technical solutions to meet business requirements. The scope of work includes both enterprise-wide infrastructures (e.g., network, server) as well as specific projects or initiatives within the bank’s infrastructure landscape. This role requires collaboration across multiple teams and departments in order to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.Job Summary:Infrastructure Architect & Planner is responsible for planning and designing the technical solutions to meet business requirements. The scope of work includes both enterprise-wide infrastructures (e.g., network, server) as well as specific projects or initiatives within the bank’s infrastructure landscape. This role requires collaboration across multiple teams and departments in order to ensure successful implementation of technology solutions.Key Responsibilities:Planning:

Support IT head to develop and maintain the IT strategic plan, aligning it with the bank's overall business strategy.
Analysing existing IT infrastructure, identifying gaps, and predicting future needs.
Developing and managing infra project plans, including scope, timelines, and budgets.
Identifying and evaluating project risks and follow up the remediation actions.
Assessing the effectiveness of project controls and risk management processes.
Managing relationships with IT vendors, ensuring contracts are favourable and services are delivered effectively.

Infra Architecture:

Perform infrastructure capacity planning and ensure systems are optimized.
Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement.
Manage infrastructure upgrades and determine when they are necessary.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define architecture and project requirements.
Establishes infrastructure requirements and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Providing reports, technical expertise and architectural solutions in infrastructure, including progress against plans, cost overruns, and risk assessments.
Acts as a technical advisor for infrastructure-related projects.
Provides support for infrastructure-related issues or outages.

Obsolescence:

Evaluate existing systems and components to identify potential obsolescence risks and predict timelines for component and technology obsolescence.
Develop and implement plans to address identified obsolescence risks, including component replacement strategies, re-fresh solutions, and software updates.
Work with cross-functional teams (engineering, project management, operations) to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruption.
Identify and implement improvements to the obsolescence management process, including documentation, reporting, and governance.
Communicate obsolescence risks and plans to stakeholders, including management, project teams, and end-users.
Maintain detailed documentation of obsolescence activities, including risk assessments, mitigation plans, and project status reports.
Develop and manage budgets for obsolescence management activities, including component replacement and re-fresh projects.

Job Requirements

English proficiency.
Have a bachelor’s degree in IT major.
Overall experience of at least 6-10 years in IT.
Understanding of various infrastructure components: Network infrastructures, enterprise network operations, cloud computing, virtualization, and network security.
Strong understanding of IT project management principles and methodologies.
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks and best practices.
Experience in conducting IT audits and risk assessments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in IT documentation.

Additional RequirementsBe a Part of the UOB FamilyUOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.Apply now and make a Difference

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