Lead IT Infrastructure

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Position Overview

As the IT leader, you will design, set up, and operate safe, dynamic IT systems and environments to complement business growth and build the IT functioncovering infrastructure, enterprise applications, identity and access, data protection, cybersecurity, management of servers, and policy governance. Youll set standards, choose the technology stack, and hire the team that keeps a fast-growing renewable portfolio secure and compliant.

Organization Chart

CEO

IT - Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Strategy & Governance

• Define and enforce an IT & Data Security Policy (acceptable use, device and network standards, data handling, remote work, incident response).
• Drive compliance with ISO/IEC 27001, Indias DPDP Act, CERT-In advisories, and relevant sector norms.
• Establish risk management and IT controls (access, segregation of duties, change management, backup/DR, vendor security).
• Create policy addenda for project sites (temporary connectivity, removable media, offline workflows).

2. Infrastructure & Operations

• Architect and operate secure infrastructure (endpoints, servers, cloud, identity, VPN, firewalls, EDR/AV).
• Implement zero-trust basics: MFA, device compliance, least-privilege access, secure configuration baselines.
• Deploy DLP and content controls to prevent unauthorized download/sharing of confidential data.
• Standardize secure onboarding/offboarding (hardened laptops, MDM enrollment, role-based access, revocation).
• Design site connectivity patterns: controlled file exchange, bandwidth-aware sync, offline contingencies.

3. Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Deploy email security, phishing defense, encryption, and safe link/attachment protection.
• Implement SIEM/SOAR with log retention and alerting; define incident playbooks and RACI.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments/penetration tests and track closure to SLA.
• Protect confidential contracts, procurement, and board documents with restricted workspaces and monitored access.
• Ensure lawful, transparent security monitoring of corporate systems and networks.

4. Enterprise Applications & Data

• Integrate IT with ERP (SAP/Oracle/Odoo), HRIS, finance, procurement, and project systems.
• Define secure workflows (approvals, e-sign, vendor onboarding, PoQ/PO/GRN/Invoice) with audit trails.
• Own identity lifecycle (SSO/MFA, role design, joiner-mover-leaver), data classification, and backup/DR strategy.

5. Vendor & Project Management

• Evaluate and implement enterprise-grade solutions (SIEM, DLP, MDM/UEM, EDR, PAM, backup, secrets management).
• Negotiate and manage budgets, contracts, and SLAs; run security due diligence on vendors.
• Build pragmatic roadmaps with milestones and KPIs; report risk posture to leadership.

6. Team Building & Enablement

• Build a lean IT Ops & Security team (helpdesk, sysadmin, security analyst).
• Run security awareness programs (phishing drills, role-based training, secure data handling).
• Provide responsive L1L3 support to Finance, HR, Procurement, and Projects teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.E./B.Tech in IT/Computer Science/Electronics; MBA preferred.
• 15–20 years in IT management with depth in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and data governance.
• Proven delivery of DLP, SIEM, MDM/UEM, ERP security, and enterprise monitoring at scale.
• Bonus: CISSP/CISM/ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Azure/AWS Security certifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on with Microsoft 365 security, Azure/AWS, firewalls/VPNs, EDR/AV, MDM/UEM.
• Strong experience with DLP, SIEM/SOAR, PAM, and identity governance.
• ERP (SAP/Oracle/Odoo) security and workflow controls for contracts & procurement.
• Ability to draft and enforce policies, run audits, and lead incident response.
• Excellent leadership, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Clear, concise executive reporting on risk, compliance, and remediation progress.
• Regards,
• Neha Khandelwal
• neha.k@ipsgroup.co.in