Head of Infrastructure
Executive Placements · Kensington
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• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field • Relevant certifications highly advantageous: ITIL, PMP, CCNP/CCIE, MCSA/MCSE, AWS/Azure Architect • 10+ years in IT Infrastructure roles • 35 years in leadership/management positions • Extensive hands-on experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and enterprise security • Experience in hybrid cloud environments and disaster recovery planning Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement the IT infrastructure roadmap in line with business goals • Lead cloud transformation (hybrid, multi-cloud, or migration strategies) • Plan for future scalability, security, and performance • Oversee data centre, server, networking, and storage operations • Manage disaster recovery, BCP, and failover testing • Lead projects like cloud migration, network upgrades, and modernization efforts • Manage and mentor a team of engineers and specialists • Drive performance through KPIs, training, and capacity building • Implement infrastructure security best practices (e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS) • Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001) • Conduct audits and risk assessments • Own infrastructure budgets and forecasts • Manage vendor relationships and evaluate tools and technologies • Oversee infrastructure health, uptime, and incident tracking • Deliver reports to the CIO and leadership team on performance and improvements If youre ready to influence large-scale IT decisions and elevate enterprise infrastructure in a strategic, future-focused rolethis ones for you.
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