Head of infrastructure

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to lead their IT infrastructure team. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure initiatives while ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of IT infrastructure management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. This position offers competitive benefits including paid time off and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management.
• Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and managing complex IT infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the infrastructure strategy.
• Lead and manage the infrastructure team.
• Design and oversee the deployment of infrastructure solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Infrastructure management

Networking

Cloud technologies

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

BlackStone eIT is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to lead our IT infrastructure team and oversee the design, implementation, and management of all infrastructure-related initiatives. In this leadership role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the technological landscape of our organization, ensuring that our infrastructure is robust, secure, and aligned with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the infrastructure strategy in alignment with the company’s objectives.
• Lead and manage the infrastructure team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Design and oversee the deployment of scalable, high-availability infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of servers, networks, and cloud services.
• Establish best practices for infrastructure management, including monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee procurement of hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and technology initiatives.
• Stay current with technology trends and developments to enhance infrastructure capabilities.
• Implement IT governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Develop and manage infrastructure budgets and resource allocation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in designing and managing complex IT infrastructures.
• Strong knowledge of networking, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Expertise in IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize costs.
• Professional certifications such as ITIL, TOGAF, or similar are preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Training & Development