Senior Business and IT Consultant

Background:

eu-LISA is the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) manages large-scale IT systems to support the implementation of asylum, border management and migration policies in the European Union (EU). The Agency is also a front-runner for the digitalisation efforts of the EU's Justice and Home Affairs domain, building a new information architecture and contributing to the development of a new security ecosystem. Since the Agency's beginnings in 2012, eu-LISA has become the digital engine of the Schengen Area. With its activities and tasks, the Agency adds value to the EU Member States by supporting their efforts towards justice, security and freedom.

Task description:         

• Provide senior consultancy support and conduct studies on technical, as well as strategic issues, regarding information systems and IT processes
• Provide tactical as well as strategic direction setting

Education:       

• Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master or equivalent) after the secondary school

Minimum Experience:

• At least 9 years’ experience in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) including 6 years in consultancy among which 3 years in relevant requested domain(s) (e.g. consultancy in governance and management, hardware and software, telecommunication, information systems, service oriented architectures, etc.)

Additional needed qualification, knowledge and skills:          

• Business continuity management processes including Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessment, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), business continuity testing, exercising and testing
• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning techniques and technologies
• Certified or Member-grade of membership of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) or equivalent
• BSI ISO22301 Lead Auditor Qualification
• Ability to actively participate in meetings, good communicator
• Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in team working are mandatory
• Experience in carrying out high-level management studies
• Capability to provide recommendations on improving the structure and efficiency of an organisation's IT systems.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance with regard to technology, IT infrastructures and the enablement of major business processes through enhancements to IT
• Capability of working independently, as well as in teams
• Client orientation.