IST Tranverse Infrastructure & Services Officer at Deloitte

Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Infrastructure Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft 365, Risk Management, Data Privacy Compliance, Vendor Management, Business Continuity Planning, Identity And Access Management, Data Protection Impact Assessment, IT Audit, Transversal Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Information Security, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Our client, The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a major midstream development spanning Uganda and Tanzania. It includes the construction and operation of a nearshore Marine Tanks and Terminals (MTT) facility in Tanzania. Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate a 1,443 km electrically heated crude oil export pipeline, transporting crude oil from Kabaale–Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to international markets. The IT Infrastructure & Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be responsible for overseeing EACOP’s transversal IT infrastructure and enterprise services across Uganda and Tanzania, ensuring the availability, security, performance, and continuous improvement of hosting environments, cloud platforms, and business-critical systems. Based in Dar es Salaam with regular missions across both countries, the role operates in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, supporting and interacting with all EACOP end users, estimated to reach approximately 800 personnel at peak operations. The position also serves as the designated Data Protection Officer for Tanzania, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, implementing data governance frameworks, safeguarding personal data, managing privacy risks, and promoting best practices in information security and data protection throughout the organisation. Principle Responsibilities 1. Infrastructure & Services Governance Oversee enterprise IT services (servers, cloud platforms, storage, Microsoft 365) Ensure availability, performance, and reliability of IT platforms Define and standardize infrastructure architectures 2. Cybersecurity & Risk Management Enforce cybersecurity controls (IAM, backups, DRP, patching, vulnerability management) Identify and mitigate IT risks Contribute to Business Continuity Planning 3. Data Protection Officer (DPO) Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Tanzanian data protection regulations Implement and maintain data privacy policies and procedures Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) Manage data breach incidents and reporting Act as point of contact with regulatory authorities and stakeholders 4. Transversal Coordination Support IT projects (infrastructure, applications, digital transformation) Ensure alignment between corporate IT standards and local needs 5. Compliance & Audit Prepare and support IT and data protection audits Maintain documentation (policies, procedures, registers) Keep up-to-date data processing records 6. Vendor Management Manage infrastructure and cloud provider Ensure contractual compliance, especially on data protection clauses 7. Reporting Provide regular reporting on infrastructure performance, security, and data protection Present KPIs and risk indicators to management Accountability: The Business Systems Administrator assists the business in defining and modeling their needs, constraints, and requirements. As a functional specialist, analyzes the needs of the business lines, verifies the adequacy of the Information Systems and Technology (IST) supporting the activities of the business, and proposes innovative solutions (process and / or technical) to meet the needs in Workday and FIS. The Business Systems Administrator has also an operational responsibility in the delivery of the services Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, or Information Systems Proven experience as DPO or in data protection / privacy roles strongly preferred Experience in international or regulated environments Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, security, or governance Strong transversal leadership Analytical and structured thinking High level of confidentiality and integrity Ability to communicate with both technical teams and senior management If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability in the required relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, details of your current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character, and integrity. For the full details on this position and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via https://deloitte-eastafrica.workable.com/ All applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by no later than 3rd August 2026 and addressed to: The Director, Executive Selection Division Deloitte Consulting Limited Deloitte Place

Responsibilities

Oversee transversal IT infrastructure and enterprise services across Uganda and Tanzania to ensure system availability, security, and performance. Serve as the designated Data Protection Officer for Tanzania, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and managing data governance frameworks.