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 infrastructure 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.