Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute IT infrastructure strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage infrastructure projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT infrastructure team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of secure and scalable network systems, servers, storage, and cloud environments.
• Ensure the ongoing availability, reliability, and security of the company’s IT infrastructure, meeting business demands and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical infrastructure components.
• Ensure the infrastrucure complie with compliance policy

Performance Optimization:

• Conduct regular assessments of existing infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, cost savings, and enhanced performance.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure that the IT infrastructure is aligned with evolving business needs.
• Optimize infrastructure resources to ensure efficient usage and minimize operational costs.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with external vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that service providers meet performance expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, ensuring that infrastructure services meet business requirements.

Team Development and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT infrastructure team.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, including networking, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Understanding of security best practices (e.g. ISO standards).
• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and system architecture design.