Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Head Infra to join our state of the art manufacturing company who is subject matter expert of Cyber Security & Information Security domain and Lead the central IT Infrastructure portfolio of Exide Energies.
Main Responsibilities:
IT Infra Architecture & Project Management
- Understanding and developing the whole Data center enterprise architecture
- Responsible for complete Manufacturing IT Infra Setup (Both OT & IT Infra)
- Develop, Enhance IT Infra Roadmap, solutions (As is Vs to be)
- Must be able to manage large and complex projects and complete program management of team
- Responsible for working with different partners/vendors to suggest best cost effective and business efficient technology to maintain scalability and performance
- Continuously work to improve infrastructure architecture and integration of various elements to keep environment relevant to market trends and business needs.
- Build partnerships with Data Center Infra and Cloud Solution providers
- Recognize the emerging technology trends and ensure Data Center / Cloud Infra are implemented to secure the ever-changing landscape
- To stay current with technological developments happening in Industry and Responsible for complete IT Infra Life cycle Management, New Technology Acquisition or Technology Refresh as per Industry latest Standards
- Responsible for IT Policies and Procedure creation, review and update as per latest standards
IT Operations & Support
- Manages day to day IT operations of Datacenter Infra with a structure, process-oriented approach
- Responsible for Operations of complete Manufacturing IT Infra Setup (Both OT & IT Infra) with industry standards availability
- Manage MES and Industry 4.0 Infrastructure Production environments
- Responsible for all Infra domains such as Server, storage, backup, Virtualization, Linux, Cloud Infra, Windows Server, Network, 0365, End User Assets & Support, Security Hardware & tool, Connectivity, Video Conferencing etc.
- Continuously monitor and implement service improvement initiatives (Automate routine tasks, process improvements etc)
- Ensure ITIL standards and process are implemented and followed
- Maintain IT Infrastructure components at very high reliability, availability and fault tolerance
- Proactive system performance monitoring and capacity planning
- Responsible of Implementing incident, problem and change management process and support the service on day-to-day basis as per defined SLAs. Ensure Root cause Analysis and permanent fix for problems.
- MIS reporting of IT operations, IT support and IT Infra.
- Responsible for complete Vendor Management & Manage 3rd party vendors in areas (Procurement, Contract, billing, compliance, support, SLA etc)
- Responsible for complete IT Budget Planning and Management
- Responsible for complete IT operations, Uptime & High Availability
- IT operations & Governance structure for all Infra Areas
- Responsible for complete Business Continuity plan and Disaster Recovery Responsibilities
IT Security Operations and Governance:
- Manage Major Security incidents, issues or problems
- IT Infrastructure stability and effective cybersecurity management using proactive monitoring mechanism
- Support the Internal IT Teams in ensuring identified Security control gaps are understood
and remediated
- Strong review and Governance structure for Security Operations and regular security operations
- Understand key cybersecurity considerations in relation to the Applications and Infra platforms, including Cyber Security Risks & Controls
- Perform Security Risk Assessment on IT Infrastructure, Application, Cloud and New Requirements
- Prepare Security Risk Dashboard & Publish to Stake holders, Track Risk Remediation & Ensure Remediation
- Ensure participation in Management forum and provide update on security posture of the organization
IT Audit & Compliance
- Ensure Internal/External Audits are carried out as per Schedule and Coordinate with respective stake holders during Audit
- Collect, Review and submit the evidence from teams to audit within Agreed timelines and followup post audit remediation and closures
Key Internal Interfaces
- IT Department
- Operations Department
- Quality Assurance Team
- Finance Department
- End Users and Production Teams
- Purchase team
External Interfaces
- Vendors
- Technology Partners
- Consultants & Industry Experts
- Standardization Organizations
DESIRED PROFILE
Education - BE in computer Science or Information Science; MBA is added advantage
Experience: 10-20 Years of relevant experience in IT Infra leadership Role.
DESIRED SKILLS:
Functional
- Subject Matter expert on various areas of IT Infrastructure & Security - Server, Storage, Backup, Windows Server, Virtualization, Active Directory, Database, Linux environments, 0365, SharePoint and Public cloud (Azure / AWS), Network, End User Setup, Central Service Desk, End Point Protection/EDR, NGFW, DLP, VAPT, SOC, OT Security, Encryption etc
- Leading a team of 10+ members
- Certification in VMware, Windows, Linux, CCNA, CCNP, Backup tools, ITIL etc
- Certified AWS/GCP Architect and has experience in implementing and managing Cloud Infrastructure
Behavioral
- Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Influence and Negotiation
- Resilience
- Delegation
If you are an accomplished professional with a passion for pioneering breakthroughs in the energy solutions industry, we invite you to join our team. In return, we offer a competitive compensation package, a collaborative and innovative work environment, and the opportunity to shape the future of energy solutions industry.
Apply today and become an integral part of our mission to revolutionize energy solutions!