Interim IT Infrastructure Lead

Careers; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers seeks an Interim IT Infrastructure Lead to oversee the local IT landscape in Amsterdam, ensuring reliability, security and efficiency for users. You will mentor a support team and align infrastructure services with global IT standards.

The role requires strong leadership, 5 years in IT operations, and experience with Windows Server, VMware, and ITIL practices. It is a 40-hour/week assignment with a flexible start date for 3 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Strong IT infrastructure knowledge and ability to lead a technical team.
• Experience with Microsoft/Office 365, Server OS, and target architecture.
• Project management skills and ITIL knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage server, storage, client, and network environments (Windows servers, local services).
• Administer VMware virtualization, storage systems, and data rooms with backup/recovery processes.
• Coordinate with global IT teams and service providers for local infrastructure integration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic IT alignment

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

VMware

Citrix

ITIL

Job description

Interim Interim IT Infrastructure Lead

Are you a driven IT professional passionate about ensuring seamless technology operations and leading a high-performing team?

The Interim IT Infrastructure Leadposition offers a unique opportunity to shape and manage the local IT landscape, ensuring reliability, security, and efficiency for your users. If you're ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure, mentor a talented support team, and contribute to global IT excellence,

Responsibilities Interim IT Infrastructure Lead

• Server, storage, client, and network environment management, including installation, operation, and maintenance of Windows servers and local services (File, Print, Teams);
• Administration of local VMware virtualization, storage systems, and data rooms, ensuring backup and recovery processes;
• Collaboration with global IT teams and service providers, managing local infrastructure integration, and optimizing the mobile user experience;
• IT project planning, implementation, and architecture design aligned with company strategy, while also handling 1st level support and service requests;
• Ensuring compliance with IT infrastructure standards, managing team workflows for incident resolution, and supporting M&A activities.

Requirements Interim IT Infrastructure Lead

• Technical Expertise:Strong IT infrastructure understanding, Microsoft/Office 365, Server OS, common platforms, and target architecture analysis/implementation;
• Leadership & Strategic Alignment:Ability to lead onsite technicians and a strong understanding of organizational goals and infrastructure services;
• Experience: 5 years general IT operations, 3 years in international/distributed IT, Microsoft/Citrix experience, and project management/ITIL skills;
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems preferred;
• Soft Skills: Service-oriented, excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication (fluent English), planning, project management, and problem-solving.

The offer Interim IT Infrastructure Lead

This is a 40 hour assignment in Amsterdam. Start date is as soon as possible, for a duration of 3 to 6 months. For this assignment, freelance and temp are both possible.