Global IT Infrastructure & Operations Leader

Solas IT Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a Global Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations in Dublin to lead strategy, delivery and evolution of a global infrastructure estate. You will shape the technology foundation for a complex international business, spanning cloud platforms, networks, data centres and OT environments.

You will own end-to-end responsibility for cloud, networks, data centres, workplace technologies and 24/7 operations, partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global IT infrastructure strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Define and maintain infrastructure roadmaps across cloud, networking, data centres, manufacturing sites, workplace technologies, monitoring, identity and core platforms.
• Drive the modernisation, standardisation and simplification of infrastructure services across global operations.
• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable and cost-effective infrastructure capabilities that support growth and operational performance.
• Lead the operational management and performance of global infrastructure services supporting corporate, commercial and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure high availability, resilience and operational excellence across business-critical services operating within a 24/7 environment.
• Establish and manage SLAs, KPIs, operational dashboards and service reporting.
• Drive continual improvement through proactive monitoring, incident management, problem management and service recovery.
• Lead the evolution of cloud and hybrid infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
• Ensure cloud platforms are designed for resilience, security, performance and cost optimisation.
• Partner with application, digital and business teams to deliver scalable technology platforms that support future business growth.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for enterprise connectivity, including LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, SASE, VPN, Wi-Fi and internet resilience.
• Lead global network modernisation initiatives across corporate and manufacturing locations.
• Oversee end-user computing, collaboration technologies, endpoint management and workplace technology standards.
• Drive improvements in employee technology experience through reliable infrastructure and proactive service enhancement.
• Embed security, resilience and compliance into infrastructure design and operational delivery.
• Ensure alignment with cybersecurity policies, identity management, vulnerability management, IT/OT segmentation and regulatory requirements.
• Lead disaster recovery, backup, business continuity and cyber resilience planning.
• Support audit, assurance and risk management activities through strong governance and operational controls.
• Lead relationships with strategic technology partners, managed service providers and infrastructure vendors.
• Manage supplier performance through governance frameworks, SLAs, KPIs and regular service reviews.
• Oversee infrastructure budgets, cost optimisation, asset lifecycle management and FinOps practices.
• Drive commercial value while ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Define global infrastructure standards across cloud, networking, compute, storage, monitoring, identity, backup and OT connectivity.
• Ensure infrastructure architecture aligns with enterprise architecture principles, security requirements and long-term technology strategy.
• Drive consolidation and rationalisation of legacy infrastructure, platforms and tooling where appropriate.
• Lead and develop a globally distributed Infrastructure & Operations function across multiple international locations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and act as a trusted technology advisor.
• Lead infrastructure workstreams across major transformation programmes, ensuring solutions transition successfully into stable, supportable operations.
• Drive the ongoing maturity, resilience and efficiency of infrastructure services through automation and modern operational practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AIOps, observability, edge connectivity and modern workplace capabilities.
• Use operational metrics, service trends and user feedback to identify improvement opportunities and enhance service quality.

Job description

Solas IT Recruitment is seeking a Global Director, IT Infrastructure & Operations in Dublin to lead strategy, delivery and evolution of a global infrastructure estate. You will shape the technology foundation for a complex international business, spanning cloud platforms, networks, data centres and OT environments.

You will own end-to-end responsibility for cloud, networks, data centres, workplace technologies and 24/7 operations, partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into