Head - IT & Infosecurity

Zoho; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The ePlane Company is seeking a forward-thinking IT leader to build and scale our technology foundation. You will manage on‑premises and cloud infrastructure, shape security posture, and drive efficient IT operations across the organization.

As a hands‑on architect, you will implement governance for data protection, cloud adoption, and endpoint management, ensuring resilient, secure, and cost‑effective technology for our aerospace initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 5–8 years hands-on IT administration, infrastructure, and cloud computing.
• Experience with Linux/Windows servers, AWS/Azure/GCP, and HPC clusters.
• Strong cybersecurity fundamentals; familiarity with ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
• Experience with Google Workspace administration and secure remote access tools.
• Preferred: aerospace/IP-sensitive environment and independent problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage on‑premises and cloud infrastructure including HPC.
• Enforce data protection policies and security monitoring.
• Manage hardware and software asset lifecycle and endpoint security.
• Configure secure remote access, VPNs, MFA, and BYOD compliance.
• Oversee Google Workspace and IT helpdesk with SLA delivery.

Skills

Cloud computing

Linux/Windows server management

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Google Workspace administration

Remote access tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

HPC systems

Microsoft Intune

Job description

About The ePlane Company

The ePlane Company is at the forefront of India's urban air mobility revolution, dedicated to designing and building the world's most compact electric flying taxi. Our mission is to make door-to-door flying a reality, decongesting our cities for a cleaner, greener future.

Role Summary

We are seeking a forward-thinking IT leader to ensure the smooth operation, security, and efficiency of our technology infrastructure. You will roll up your sleeves to build our IT foundation from the ground up, manage both cloud and on-premises environments, and shape our infrastructure strategy as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Cloud Management: Architect, set up, and manage on-premises and cloud-based services, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) systems. Monitor system performance, server health, and resource utilization.

Information Security: Establish and enforce comprehensive data protection, privacy, and information security policies. Manage firewalls, monitor security logs for early breach detection, and implement robust disaster recovery and backup solutions.

Endpoint & Asset Management: Standardize and manage the lifecycle of all company hardware and software assets (laptops, desktops, mobile devices). Implement device security policies, including encryption and mobile device management (MDM).

Remote Access & Networking: Configure and manage secure remote access solutions, VPNs, MFA, and enforce compliance with remote work and BYOD policies.

IT Operations & Support: Administer Google Workspace (user accounts, Drive, Meet, email management), manage the IT helpdesk and SLAs, and provide technical support to employees.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

5–8 years of experience in IT administration, infrastructure, and cloud computing in a hands‑on technical role.

Demonstrated expertise in managing Linux/Windows servers, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and HPC or compute cluster setups.

Solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), and endpoint management solutions (e.g., Microsoft Intune).

Experience with Google Workspace administration and secure remote access tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or any IP-sensitive engineering environment.

Comfortable operating without a playbook; this role requires building from scratch and strong independent problem-solving skills.

Exposure to security policies and protocols for responsible AI/ML usage.