Head of Infrastructure

SUMMARY:
Are you a visionary technology leader with a track record in enterprise infrastructure transformation? We’re looking for a Head of Infrastructure to take full ownership of IT operations and infrastructure strategy at a major organisation operating at scale.
You’ll be responsible for driving reliability, scalability, and security across data centres, cloud, servers, and networks. Reporting directly to the CIO, you’ll lead a team of engineers and administrators while aligning infrastructure with long-term business goals.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s 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
• 3–5 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

• 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