# Head of Infrastructure Technology

**Company:** [Avomind](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/itqut3GJVYdhK63NreRGL7.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** External - Technology

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## Description

**About Your Tasks**

_Infrastructure Management_

-   Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and other hardware and software components.
-   Develop and implement strategies for infrastructure capacity planning, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
-   Ensure high availability and reliability of IT services through proactive monitoring and maintenance practices.

_Team Leadership_

-   Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, including network engineers, system administrators, and support staff.
-   Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging professional development and continuous learning.
-   Set performance goals, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

_Security and Compliance_

-   Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect the organization's IT infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
-   Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO/IEC 27001.
-   Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.

_Vendor and Stakeholder Management_

-   Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
-   Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and project managers, to align IT infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.
-   Communicate infrastructure status, issues, and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise manner.

_Project Management_

-   Lead infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
-   Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines, coordinating resources and stakeholders as needed.
-   Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.

_Innovation and Improvement_

-   Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the organization's IT infrastructure.
-   Identify opportunities for infrastructure improvement and innovation, driving initiatives to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency.
-   Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the adoption of best practices and new technologies.

## Requirements

_Education and Experience_

-   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft) is a plus.
-   At least 5-7 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a proven track record of leading and managing infrastructure teams.
-   Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure components, including networking, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
-   Experience of technologies such as Veeam, SQL, Office 365, VMware would be advantageous.

_Technical Skills_

-   Proficiency in network and system administration, including experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
-   Strong understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
-   Familiarity with IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

_Soft Skills_

-   Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
-   Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
-   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.