Cluster IT Manager – Plant Operations

About the role

HRPlacers is seeking an experienced Cluster IT Manager to oversee IT infrastructure across multiple manufacturing plants in Nigeria. The role is hands‑on and requires managing networking, security systems and technical support at plant level.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day IT operations, including servers, desktops, network devices and plant applications.
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, LAN/WAN networks, VLANs, wireless connectivity and VPNs.
• Maintain firewalls (SonicWall, Fortinet), network security, CCTV, biometric attendance and access‑control systems.
• Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, new installations and technology projects across sites.
• Manage external vendors, service providers and technical support teams.
• Conduct regular plant visits to ensure reliable operation and keep documentation up to date.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years of IT infrastructure and network administration experience.
• Proven experience managing IT across multiple locations, preferably in manufacturing or industrial plants.
• Willingness to relocate to Nigeria and travel between plant sites.

Required skills

• Routing, switching, VLANs, STP, OSPF.
• Enterprise firewalls – SonicWall, Fortinet or equivalents.
• LAN/WAN design, wireless connectivity, VPN configuration.
• CCTV, biometric attendance devices and access‑control systems.
• Vendor management and technical troubleshooting.