Head of Infrastructure (Fintech)

Nurturing Futures (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure. This pivotal role requires over a decade in IT infrastructure, possessing strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities. The ideal candidate will have cloud expertise and extensive technical knowledge to lead the infrastructure team effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with 3–5 years in leadership.
• Certifications: ITIL, PMP, Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE).
• Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

VMware

Hyper-V

Job description

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·Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

·Certifications: ITIL, PMP, Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Microsoft (MCSA/MCSE), AWS/Azure/GCP (Architect level).

Experience

·10+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 3–5 years in leadership or managerial positions.

·Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.

·Hands-on experience with network architecture, storage systems, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and enterprise security.

Skills

·Strong leadership and communication skills.

·Strategic thinking and business acumen.

·Deep understanding of modern infrastructure technologies and trends.

·Crisis management and problem-solving under pressure.

·Stakeholder management across technical and non-technical teams.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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