Head Information Technology Infrastructure

Confidential Jobs; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A global IT service provider in Portugal is seeking a Head of Global IT Infrastructure & Security Operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in enterprise IT management and proven leadership in global environments. Responsibilities include overseeing infrastructure operations, managing strategic partners, and driving automation. This full-time role offers the opportunity to modernize IT services and ensure compliance with security frameworks.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure management.
• Strong expertise in MS Azure and large-scale infrastructure operations.
• Proven experience leading global teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a global IT Infrastructure function ensuring secure services.
• Oversee cloud and on-prem infrastructure operations.
• Drive modernization and automation across infrastructure.

Conhecimentos

Enterprise IT infrastructure management

MS Azure

Networking

Storage

Disaster recovery

Automation

Security governance

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Degree in IT/Computer Science

Ferramentas

Azure certifications

ITIL certifications

Cloud security certifications

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Head of Global IT Infrastructure & Security Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead a global IT Infrastructure function across multiple countries, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available services.
• Oversee cloud and on-prem infrastructure operations, service delivery, and user support, ensuring strong performance, reliability, and security.
• Drive modernization, automation, and continuous improvement across infrastructure, operations, and support processes.
• Manage strategic partners and service providers, ensuring SLA compliance, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Ensure infrastructure readiness for future digital initiatives, including AI-enabled solutions and next-generation data platforms.
• Maintain governance, documentation, and audit-ready processes across incident, change, and problem management.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, security, development, and operations teams to align infrastructure with enterprise goals.
• Own the infrastructure budget and ensure efficient cost management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure management, including senior leadership in global or distributed environments.
• Strong expertise in MS Azure, M365, networking, storage, disaster recovery, and large-scale infrastructure operations.
• Proven experience leading global teams and managing managed-service providers.
• Deep understanding of security, governance, and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and vendor-negotiation skills.
• Track record of driving automation, operational excellence, and modern infrastructure practices.
• Degree in IT/Computer Science; relevant certifications (Azure, ITIL, cloud/security) are a plus.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Business Consulting and Services