Job Title: Head - IT Infrastructure
Location: Gurgaon, India
Experience: 15+ years
Industry: Housing Finance / NBFC / BFSI
Notice Period: Maximum 30 days
Role Overview:
The Head - IT Infrastructure will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's IT infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and scalability. The role requires a strategic leader who can drive technology transformation, optimize IT operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the BFSI sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management & Strategy
- Oversee the entire IT infrastructure, including networking, data centers, cloud services, servers, and end-user computing.
- Develop and implement IT policies, processes, and best practices to ensure system reliability and security.
- Evaluate and integrate cloud and hybrid solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalability and cost efficiency.
Security & Compliance
- Ensure IT security, data protection, and cybersecurity compliance with RBI, SEBI, and other BFSI regulatory guidelines.
- Implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans (BCP).
- Regularly audit systems and applications to maintain security standards.
IT Operations & Support
- Lead IT operations, ensuring 99.9% uptime for business-critical applications and services.
- Optimize IT service management (ITSM) processes and implement automation for efficiency.
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for IT services and solutions.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to align IT infrastructure with business goals.
Key Requirements:
- 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in BFSI or Housing Finance/NBFCs.
- Expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, virtualization, and ITIL frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of firewalls, cybersecurity, endpoint security, and data protection strategies.
- Experience in regulatory compliance and IT audits in the BFSI sector.
- Proven leadership experience in managing IT teams and vendors.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- ITIL v4, AWS/Azure Cloud Certifications, CISSP, CISM, CCNA, PMP (Preferred but not mandatory).
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