Head of IT Infrastructure

A financial firm is looking for a Head of IT Infrastructure to join their team in New York, NY.

Compensation: $200-220k

Responsibilities:

• Review and set the global technology infrastructure strategy in alignment with the firm's overall business objectives.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and proactive monitoring of all infrastructure components to guarantee optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Manage virtual data centers, ensuring efficient and secure operations, including server setup, storage solutions, and backup systems.
• Plan and execute regular upgrades and enhancements to the infrastructure to ensure it remains current with industry standards and capable of supporting new technologies.
• Design and oversee the cloud architecture to ensure it supports current and future business needs.
• Implement and integrate AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
• Drive the development and implementation of AI initiative across various departments.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance of AI systems, ensuring they deliver actionable insights and improvements.
• Manage a team of network engineers and service desk technicians, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with business leaders and users across departments to understand their needs and ensure technology infrastructure supports and enhances business operations.
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement technology solutions that address their specific needs and challenges.
• Oversee the planning and execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Ensure all technology infrastructure adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for security and data protection.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a focus on infrastructure, cloud transformation, cloud technologies, VDI, and AI
• Experience leading and managing global teams of engineers and help desk technicians
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing cloud transformation projects
• Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and architecture
• Experience with AI technologies and applications in a business context
• Expertise in VDI solutions and remote work technologies
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work closely with business leaders across departments to understand their needs and align technology infrastructure accordingly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment