Head of infrastructure

BlackStone eIT; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions company in Dubai is seeking a Head of Infrastructure to lead its IT infrastructure team. This role involves developing and implementing the infrastructure strategy, managing complex IT infrastructures, and ensuring security and performance. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, excellent leadership skills, and strong expertise in cloud technologies. Competitive benefits include paid time off and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the infrastructure strategy in alignment with the company’s objectives.
• Lead and manage the infrastructure team, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of servers and networks.

Skills

Infrastructure strategy development

Leadership

Budget management

Networking knowledge

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IT governance frameworks

Risk management tools

Job description

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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