IT Network Manager

The company – about Endeavour

Endeavour is a leading global gold producer and the largest in West Africa with two mines in Côte d’Ivoire (Ity and Lafigué), two mines in Burkina Faso (Hounde and Mana) and the Sabodala-Massawa mine in Senegal. The company has one of the most exciting organic growth track records and pipeline, with a strong portfolio of development exploration assets on the highly prospective Birimian Greenstone Belt across West Africa. Endeavour is committed to principles of responsible mining and delivering sustainable value to its employees, stakeholders and the communities where it operates.

The role

The IT Network Manager will ensure that the organization network infrastructure operates efficiently, securely, and reliably to support the business's operations and objectives. The role will ensure that the network infrastructure is available and reliable, minimizing downtime and disruptions to business operations.

Key responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management:

• Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's network infrastructure.
• This involves ensuring the network is reliable, secure, and scalable to meet current and future business needs.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Leading a team of network engineers and technicians, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure effective network operations.
• This includes task assignment, performance evaluation, and professional development of team members.
• Identify relevant training programs and certifications for team members to enhance their technical skills and knowledge in areas such as networking protocols, security practices, and emerging technologies.
• Provide opportunities for hands-on learning and experience through real-world projects, assignments, and troubleshooting scenarios.
• Encourage team members to take ownership of tasks and projects, allowing them to learn by doing and gain practical experience.

Cost Efficiency:

• Manage network resources effectively to minimize costs while maximizing the value delivered to the organization.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:

• Ensuring the organization's network infrastructure complies with relevant industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• This includes maintaining documentation, conducting audits, and implementing necessary controls to meet compliance requirements.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• Developing and implementing plans and procedures to ensure the organization's network can recover quickly from disruptions and disasters.

Network Performance Optimization:

• Monitoring network performance and implementing measures to optimize performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• This includes identifying and resolving network bottlenecks, optimizing network configurations, and implementing Quality of Service (QoS) policies.

Safety:

• Demonstrate personal commitment with regards to safety and environmental and Social Responsibility practices.
• Ensure every person within the team is fit for work.
• Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Company standards and procedures.

Level of studies

• Master degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• CCNA, CCNP, CMSS, ECMS, N+ Certifications

Position requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in IT with 3 years in similar level-roles.
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset.
• Previous experience in network engineering or administration roles, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Experience managing enterprise-scale network infrastructure, including multi-site networks, cloud-based services, and virtualized environments.

Key skills

• French / English language skills essential
• Ability to respond to a changing work environment.
• A reputation for integrity and ethics

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