Information Technology Infrastructure Director

Role Overview: As the Director of IT Infrastructure, your primary responsibility will be to lead the IT Infrastructure and IT Security teams. You will focus on managing on-premises datacenter assets, end user systems, and on-cloud SaaS / PaaS / IaaS services. Your role will involve strategic oversight of Microsoft and Open-Source technologies, leading initiatives to transition workloads from current on-premises to a hybrid cloud ecosystem. Key Responsibilities: - Define a strategic direction for the organization's IT ecosystem aligning them with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives - Formulate and implement IT and InfoSec policies, manage vendor relationships, and oversee cost optimization - Develop change management processes and lead the IT Infra and IT InfoSec teams to foster an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance environment - Lead initiatives to migrate on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure and integrate Open-Source tools like Docker and Kubernetes - Manage on-premises servers, ensuring reliability, availability, performance, and security of all IT assets - Oversee network architecture, connectivity uptime, and network performance - Implement maintenance schedules, monitor datacenter operations, and set up IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tools - Implement and manage security measures, conduct regular security assessments, ensure compliance with security policies and procedures - Monitor and respond to security incidents, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards - Identify opportunities for technological improvements and innovation, promote the adoption of emerging technologies - Set up key IT processes and drive Infrastructure and Network Security maturity improvements - Align IT services with business needs using ITIL principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence Qualifications Required: - 10-12 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and information security - Proven experience leading complex hybrid IT teams and transitioning workloads to a hybrid cloud ecosystem - Experience in implementing and managing IT Security, Business Continuity Plans, Disaster Recovery Frameworks, and security audits - Technical proficiency with Microsoft and Open-Source technologies - Experience with managing datacenter operations, network systems, virtualization environments, and IT process optimization - Relevant industry certifications will be advantageous Additional Details: Experience working in a large publication company, management consulting company, or Tier 1 startups will be an added advantage. The candidate should be a Graduate with a Full-Time employment commitment.,