APAC Network and Datacenter domain team is responsible for all Network, Telecom and Datacenters services across the APAC region in BNP Paribas.
Key Responsibilities
APAC Infrastructure Operations
Accountable for IT Infrastructure services encompassing network, telecoms and datacenters for APAC region
Accountable for the quality of respective IT Infrastructure services for the region (measured through KPIs)
Required to support core governance activities as defined and agreed with the CTO
Required to achieve goals and objectives as approved with the CTO as per the periodic objectives and appraisal process
Management of the of teams within CIB IT Infrastructure for network, telecom and datacenters
Responsible for optimizing the operational processes and supporting the delivery of services
Supervise the monitoring, the administration, the troubleshooting and the maintenance of the INET & Data Center infrastructure, the management of LAN/MAN/WAN cabling, switches, firewalls, Internet connectivity, Firewall, Proxies, IPS and routers.
Strong knowledge in Project Management, Network Architecture Design.
Implement network security at the regional level according to security standards
Strong knowledge of ITSM and exposure/knowledge of ITIL practices.
Knowhow of critical processes like Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management etc.
Strong Program and Project management including project implementation in a dynamic environment.
Exposure to executing organization-driven controls.
Strategy Definition and Deployment
Work with other regions on the digital automation strategy for network, telecom and datacenters and execute deployment following agreed standards
Understand customer needs across Business Lines and Territory and communicate correspondingly, bring this knowledge to the Global decision makers
Work the delivery model globally with other regions, including Follow-The-Sun support model
Security
To supervise and control all Extranet and Internet connectivity and the security behind it, including Reuters, Bloomberg and RBI in the Region.
To supervise and control changes requested by central banks
To supervise and control the security of all the firewalls, IPSs and Internet browsing services
Technical
Accountable for technical competence to ensure that Infrastructure Production maintains the necessary level of technical expertise
Should have technical knowledge of :
- Resilient architecture LAN / WAN unicast and multicast
- Data network technologies products such as Switches, Routers, EPABXs, Firewalls, IPS, Wireless, VPN solutions, and Network Management tools.
- Voice platforms and services, including Trading Voice, Voice Recorders, Voice Gateways, Call Manager, Video Conferencing products
Finance and Budgeting
Accountable for oversight and supervision of the Infrastructure domain budget under their control
Reporting and presentation of financial metrics to senior managers and stakeholders
Responsible for approving any changes to operational processes and budget impacts
HR and Sourcing
Responsible for sourcing strategy for Infrastructure Production
Responsible for working with Sourcing function on vendor/product/service procurement and on-boarding teams
Responsible for appraisal and compensation review process for teams
Accountable for organising technical training to ensure staff meeting standards set by the domain
Competencies (Technical / Behavioral)
Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake the above responsibilities
Has expert knowledge of various Datacenter facilities (UPS, Generator, Fire Suppression, CCTV, CRAC)and Services
Has expert knowledge of regulatory requirements related to Datacenters in APAC countries
Has expert knowledge in designing and delivering Datacenter services
Has experience in managing multicultural technical staff to deliver various Datacenter services
Good knowledge and understanding of Datacenter Market in APAC
Fluent in English to work with the global and regional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility including shift and out of hours working
Demonstrate a positive, diverse and inclusive attitude that fosters excellent service and Business satisfaction
Excellent organisational skills
Expert knowledge of ITIL disciplines
Good team and relationship builder with excellent communication skills at all levels
Excellent documentation skills
Specific Qualifications Required
Minimum 15 years working experience in the Network and Datacenter Field, preferably dealing with FSIs
Minimum 10 years of experience in Infrastructure Management
Working experience in APAC region desired
Ability to work under pressure
About BNP Paribas Group:
As the leading European Union bank, and one of the world’s largest financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence in the region since 1860, BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.
We passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. We have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower our staff to act and challenge the status quo.
• BNP Paribas PRIDE is highly active in favour of the LGBTQIA+ community
• BNP Paribas MixCity which fosters better representation of women at all levels of the organization
• Ability, the mutual aid network for employees with a disability or a disabling or chronic illness
• BNP Paribas CulturAll which celebrates diverse backgrounds
BNP is committed to financing a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. The Group is a founding member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance and has set up its own Low Carbon Transition Group to support its clients through their energy transitions.
