Vice President - IT Infrastructure

Only candidates who are between 38 to 48 years will be considered

Role & Responsibilities :

- Formulate and execute the organizations IT datacenter infrastructure strategy that aligns with overall IT and business goals.

- Oversee the design and architecture of the companys IT infrastructure, including servers, load balancers, networks Internal, external partners/ banks 3rd party services, VPN, IDPS, network devices NIC, switches, routers.

- Network security controls, WAF, firewalls, DLP controls, gateways, data centers, cooling, capacity management, data storage, backup and data operations and overall on-premise infrastructure setup/ deployment, management/ maintenance for existing ongoing and projects lined up as part of IT/ Business strategy

- Ensure relevancy of organization IT infrastructure and from tech debt perspective (EOL/ EOS services), Adoption of new infrastructure like NIMO/ RedHat Openshift for AI on-premise etc, Modern engineering technology stack and microsegmentation technologies

- Ensure the architecture is scalable, resilient, and secure

- Lead the transition to and management of DC/DR infrastructure.

- Ensure that data centers (on-premises or co-located) are running efficiently. This includes overseeing physical security, power management, cooling, and network performance.

- Oversee the management of IT systems, including operating systems, databases, storage systems, and networking components.

- Design, implement, and manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime and fast recovery in case of system failure, data loss, or cyberattacks.

Job Specific Skill :

- Deep knowledge of network architecture, server and storage management, data center operations, cloud infrastructure, and IT security.

- Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse IT team, with experience in mentoring, performance management, and cross-departmental collaboration.

- Ability to develop long-term strategies for IT infrastructure and technology adoption that align with business objectives.

- Strong project management skills with experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

- familiarity with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry standards for compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

- Experience on design, implementation and management infra DC/DR, on-premise environments

- Experience in latest technology advancements and adoptions in areas of Gen AI/ AI Using NIMO/ RedHat Openshift for AI etc, VMware / Broadcom stacks deployed on on-premise, Modern engineering technology stack using Containerized technologies TKG/ openshift, Redhat Openshift

- Strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure technologies, including networking, servers, storage, and security.

Academic Qualifications :

Mandatory : B.E./ B.Tech. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication

Preferred : A Masters degree and certifications e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, CISSP, or relevant certifications

Work Experience : Minimum 12 years of Technical and IT experience out of which at least 06 years experience in the field of IT Infrastructure management. This is mandatory.