Infrastucture Lead

Infrastructure Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of infrastructure systems, including network, databases, and middleware solutions.
• Oversee the management and optimization of Oracle databases, ensuring performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery capabilities for all critical infrastructure components.
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Work with middleware solutions (e.g., WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, or similar) to ensure efficient deployment and integration with other systems.
• Collaborate with the DevOps, application teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the infrastructure meets business needs and performance targets.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior infrastructure team members.
• Ensure proper monitoring, security, and compliance across all infrastructure layers.
• Develop and maintain documentation for infrastructure solutions, processes, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Lead incident and problem management activities, ensuring timely resolution of critical issues.
• Implement and manage automation processes for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and management.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance infrastructure performance and reliability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven Experience:

  8+ years in infrastructure management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Middleware Expertise:

  Hands-on experience with middleware technologies such as Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Apache, Nginx, or similar.

• Oracle DBA Skills:

  Extensive experience in managing and optimizing Oracle databases (including Oracle RAC, Data Guard, and backup/recovery strategies).

• Networking Skills:

  Solid knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and switching. Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security.

• Infrastructure Management:

  Strong background in managing physical and virtual infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar), and data center operations.

• Automation & Scripting:

  Proficient in using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Operating Systems:

  Expertise in both Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments.

• Project Management:

  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on business needs.

• Security Knowledge:

  In-depth understanding of security best practices related to infrastructure, data protection, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).

• Leadership and Communication:

  Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and lead a team, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking:

  Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Oracle DBA, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft MCSE, AWS/Azure certifications).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and frameworks.
• Experience in cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) and hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools.