Head of IT Infrastructure

The Company is in search of a Head of IT Infrastructure to lead the transformation and growth of its technology landscape. This pivotal role involves defining and leading long-term strategies for hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructure, with a strong focus on security and resiliency. The successful candidate will be responsible for guiding multi-disciplinary teams to build resilient systems, embedding security at every level, and ensuring that best practices are followed throughout. A key aspect of the role is to foster a culture of proactive solutions, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork, while also being empowered to make strategic decisions that align with business growth and cost efficiency. To excel in this position, candidates must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in infrastructure or DevOps roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership managing diverse teams. The role requires a proven track record in building highly reliable environments, experience with high-traffic distributed systems, and the ability to handle complex incidents under pressure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of how infrastructure impacts end-user experience, be adept at translating technical concepts into business insights, and have a strong commitment to inclusivity and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Experience in embedding security practices into CI/CD pipelines and establishing blameless post-mortem cultures is essential, as is the capacity to nurture talent and promote professional growth within the team.