Head of infrastructure

BlackStone eIT is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to lead our IT infrastructure team and oversee the design, implementation, and management of all infrastructure related initiatives. In this leadership role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the technological landscape of our organization, ensuring that our infrastructure is robust, secure, and aligned with strategic business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the infrastructure strategy in alignment with the company's objectives.
• Lead and manage the infrastructure team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Design and oversee the deployment of scalable, high availability infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of servers, networks, and cloud services.
• Establish best practices for infrastructure management, including monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to support application deployments and technology initiatives.
• Stay current with technology trends and developments to enhance infrastructure capabilities.
• Implement IT governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budgets and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and managing complex IT infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of networking, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Expertise in IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize costs.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, or similar are preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development