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Head of IT Infrastructure and Operations
- Posted 03 August 2023
- Salary 35-45K AED p/m and benefits
- LocationDubai
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure
Job description
Are you ready to take on a thrilling opportunity with a leading e-commerce company in the Middle East?
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as the Head of IT Infrastructure and Operations.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our business remains at the forefront of the industry.
As the Head of IT Infrastructure and Operations, you will lead and manage a team responsible for the seamless functioning of our IT infrastructure and cloud-based systems. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Ensuring 100% uptime of services across On-Prem, Multi-Cloud, and Brick-and-Mortar Operations.
Designing, deploying, and managing the organization's IT infrastructure and cloud-based systems (Azure, OCI & AWS) through vendor partnerships and internal teams.
Guaranteeing the availability, reliability, and security of our IT infrastructure, in close collaboration with our InfoSec and GRC team to adhere to industry best practices.
Monitoring and optimizing the performance of IT infrastructure, cloud-based systems, and related technologies to maintain optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Developing and executing operational strategies aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives, collaborating with senior management to set performance metrics and KPIs.
Overseeing infrastructure operations across various functions, including Datacenter, Network, Systems, Unix/Linux, Collaboration, Cloud, and End User Computing.
Managing risk, compliance, and internal controls to protect the company's IT operations.
Building and leading a high-performing operations team, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Defining disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for the infrastructure.
Aligning and delivering on business objectives, and maintaining effective working relationships with application and project teams.
To thrive in this role, you should have:
Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role, with expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration and delivery.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps Services, as well as other relevant technologies such as Windows Servers, Hyper V, PAM (CyberArk), etc.
Hands-on experience with scripting (Bash, PowerShell), troubleshooting, and ITIL or other IT service management frameworks.
Strong leadership skills, fostering a sense of team spirit and maintaining a participative and supportive team culture.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to changes and leading a team of technical professionals.
This is a rare chance to be a part of an exciting and innovative e-commerce company that values its employees' growth and offers a competitive package, including benefits and opportunities for career advancement.
If you're up for the challenge and ready to shape the future of e-commerce in the Middle East, apply now and become a vital part of our ambitious journey!