Executive - IT

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure professional to manage and strengthen the organization's IT infrastructure, cybersecurity framework, enterprise architecture, and IT governance. The role will be responsible for ensuring high availability of IT systems, driving infrastructure modernization, managing cybersecurity risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and technology partners to deliver reliable and secure IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networking, cloud environments, backup solutions, and end-user computing.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all IT infrastructure and business-critical applications.
• Design, review, and implement IT infrastructure and system architecture aligned with business requirements and technology standards.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, network security, identity and access management, and incident response.
• Monitor IT infrastructure performance and proactively identify and mitigate operational and security risks.
• Ensure regular backups, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity planning.
• Drive compliance with IT governance policies, internal controls, statutory requirements, and audit recommendations.
• Maintain IT documentation, including infrastructure diagrams, architecture documents, SOPs, asset inventories, and risk registers.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and OEMs, including contract management, SLA monitoring, and commercial negotiations.
• Plan and execute infrastructure projects within approved timelines and budgets.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• High availability and reliability of IT infrastructure.
• Timely closure of infrastructure and cybersecurity risks.
• Successful delivery of infrastructure and technology projects.
• Zero major audit observations related to IT infrastructure and security.
• Updated infrastructure documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and risk registers.
• Compliance with backup, disaster recovery, and information security standards.
• Effective vendor management and optimized infrastructure costs.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, System Administration, or IT Operations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux Servers, VMware/Virtualization, Active Directory, Networking, Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS), Backup Solutions, Firewalls, and Storage Technologies.
• Hands-on experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, SIEM, and IT risk management.
• Good understanding of ITIL processes, disaster recovery, business continuity, and IT governance.
• Experience in handling IT audits, compliance requirements, and documentation.
• Strong vendor management, negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified
• Cisco (CCNA/CCNP)
• VMware (VCP)
• ITIL Foundation
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certification (preferred)

Skills