Head of Infrastructure Technology

About Your Tasks

Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and other hardware and software components.
• Develop and implement strategies for infrastructure capacity planning, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of IT services through proactive monitoring and maintenance practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, including network engineers, system administrators, and support staff.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging professional development and continuous learning.
• Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

Security and Compliance

• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect the organization's IT infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project managers, to align IT infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.
• Communicate infrastructure status, issues, and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

Project Management

• Lead infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines, coordinating resources and stakeholders as needed.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

Innovation and Improvement

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities for infrastructure improvement and innovation, driving initiatives to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices and new technologies.