Job Title: Technical Lead – Enterprise Virtualization & Storage Systems

Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 7 May 2026

Company Profile

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated is a leading pan-African banking group committed to driving financial innovation and delivering world-class banking solutions across the continent. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, Ecobank fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment where talent thrives and innovation is encouraged.

Role Overview

The Technical Lead – Enterprise Virtualization & Storage Systems will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable infrastructure solutions. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight to support enterprise-wide initiatives and ensure resilient, high-performing systems.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design and Architecture

• Architect secure, end-to-end virtualization and storage solutions that meet business requirements for performance, scalability, and resilience
• Integrate cybersecurity principles into solution designs, including secure configurations, encryption, and zero-trust architecture
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and security teams to ensure alignment with IT architecture and compliance frameworks

Strategic Impact

• Define and enforce standards across the enterprise virtualization and storage domain
• Contribute to medium- and large-scale projects across engineering and business teams
• Engage business units to identify opportunities where emerging technologies can drive value

Decision Making

• Resolve complex technical challenges within the virtualization and storage ecosystem
• Make critical operational decisions and escalate strategic issues where necessary

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architectures, configurations, and procedures
• Produce capacity planning reports, performance dashboards, and compliance reports
• Build and maintain a knowledge base to support operational excellence and cybersecurity awareness

Service and Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for virtualization and storage-related inquiries
• Assess incidents and determine appropriate escalation paths through response teams

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with application, network, and security teams to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leadership on infrastructure strategy
• Lead technical input during audits, compliance reviews, and strategic initiatives

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor, coach, and develop technical team members to build internal capability
• Manage complex issues independently while ensuring leadership visibility
• Advise management on industry trends and training requirements
• Provide timely updates on activities, risks, and issue resolution

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in enterprise virtualization and storage, including at least 3 years in a leadership or architect role
• Proven experience designing and implementing secure virtualization and storage solutions
• Strong hands-on expertise with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, and Microsoft Azure
• Deep knowledge of enterprise storage platforms (Dell EMC, NetApp, Huawei, HPE, IBM)
• Experience with private and hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud)
• Strong understanding of datacenter infrastructure, networking, and TCP/IP technologies
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault)
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance standards
• Proficiency in documentation and reporting tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and Visio
• Experience with SAN technologies (iSCSI, Fibre Channel, zoning), hyperconverged infrastructure, and storage tiering
• Knowledge of clustering, high availability, and fault tolerance technologies
• Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server environments
• Relevant industry certifications (VMware, Azure, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, or storage certifications) are an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical leadership with the ability to guide complex infrastructure initiatives
• Advanced solution architecture and systems design capabilities
• Deep expertise across virtualization, storage, networking, and hybrid cloud environments
• Strong cybersecurity awareness and implementation capability
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Results-oriented with a commitment to quality and timelines
• Ability to work effectively within diverse and cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and strong documentation discipline

How to Apply

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