Director IT Infra & Cloud Operations

ProArch; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in India is seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to oversee all IT operations across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have 12-18 years of experience and a strong background in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, with expertise in AWS/Azure. Responsibilities include ensuring system security, driving infrastructure modernization, and leading a diverse IT team.

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure and global cloud operations.
• Proven track record of leading hybrid infrastructure environments across APAC, EMEA, or NAM.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial IoT, or technology-driven organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all IT infrastructure operations.
• Design and implement a hybrid cloud strategy balancing performance, security, and cost.
• Ensure 24×7 availability, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems.

Skills

Networking

Virtualization

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Cybersecurity

ITIL processes

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all IT infrastructure operations, covering on-premises systems, data centres, cloud environments, and network architecture
• Design and implement a hybrid cloud strategy balancing performance, security, and cost
• Ensure 24×7 availability, scalability, and security of mission‑critical systems
• Drive network modernization and connectivity optimization across domestic and international sites
• Establish and enforce global IT governance, data privacy, and compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.)
• Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and regular global infrastructure audits
• Oversee enterprise connectivity across offices, plants, and global entities
• Manage multi‑region IT infrastructure budgets, service delivery, and vendor SLAs
• Mentor a diverse IT team and foster collaboration across countries and time zones
• Establish strong data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
• Collaborate with global technology vendors, cloud providers, and security partners to align with best practices
• Drive implementation of information security standards and compliance protocols
• Manage cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and optimize cloud usage and cost
• Lead the infrastructure modernization roadmap — automation, monitoring, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to support infrastructure needs for smart metering solutions and IoT data flows
• Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and annual IT budgets for infrastructure and cloud services
• Build and mentor a strong internal IT infra and operations team

Requirements

• 12-18 years of experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure and global cloud operations
• Expertise in networking, virtualization, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), servers, storage, and cybersecurity
• Proven track record of leading hybrid infrastructure environments across regions like APAC, EMEA, or NAM
• Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, DR frameworks, and information security standards
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial IoT, or technology‑driven organizations preferred
• Excellent leadership, project management, and vendor negotiation skills
• Excellent vendor management and cross‑cultural collaboration skills
• A forward‑thinking mindset — balancing operational reliability with modernization
• Strong problem solving mindset to build systems that scale with global business needs

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting