Head of IT Infrastructure and Information Security

Ibec Ltd

3d

About The Position

The Head of IT Infrastructure and Information Security will lead the strategic direction and governance of the organisation’s infrastructure and security landscape. The primary focus will be on designing, implementing and maintaining a resilient, secure, scalable, and cost-effective technology estate that supports the organisation's business goals and operational requirements. This senior technical ‘hands-on’ role will ensure seamless operation of the IT estate through implementation and maintenance of common processes and architectural standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT, with a significant portion of that time spent in a technical capacity focused on the design, operation, issue resolution and management of complex cloud environments.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in a senior IT Infrastructure and Information Security role.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft’s Azure, Intune, Entra and 365 and the principles and policies required to successfully implement them in a multi-vendor application environment.
• Proven experience managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of enterprise networking.
• Comprehensive knowledge of incident and vulnerability management and working with SIEM / SOC providers.
• Proven experience deploying and managing a comprehensive enterprise security stack, including endpoint detection and response.
• Demonstrated expertise operating to standards (ISO 27001 or similar) and data protection regulations.
• Experience scoping project deliverables, establishing requirements, and regularly evaluating third-party vendor performance against established SLAs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on resolving technical challenges related to infrastructure and applications interoperability.
• A solid understanding of the principles of modern cloud-native architectures (SaaS, Cloud, Microsoft) and emerging technologies like AI.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to staying current with emerging technologies and assessing their application to business needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to provide pragmatic solutions aligned to standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Azure and on-premise server environment, network (WAN/LAN/WLAN) and firewalls.
• Operate enterprise governance and manage relevant providers ensuring adherence to SLAs, continuous improvement, and cost control.
• Act as the technical authority managing SOC and firewall reviews, incident response, penetration tests, securing applications, patch management, and external certifications.
• Lead the continued implementation of ISO27001 for IT.
• Manage and secure a comprehensive hybrid Microsoft environment, including on-premises AD, Entra ID, SSO implementations, application registrations, and device management.
• Oversee and manage existing tooling, identify future requirements and implement solutions.
• Partner with the Head of Applications to define and execute the IT Disaster Recovery strategy.
• Maintain infrastructure resilience through robust data backup policies, system redundancy, and high-availability configurations.
• Treat IT disaster recovery as a continuous exercise by regularly testing failover mechanisms, validating recovery objectives, and refining response plans.
• Manage the IT Operational Expenditure budget and deliver strategic IT initiatives.

Benefits

• Ibec Core Competencies: Bias towards action, Collaborative, Dynamic, Decisive
• Member and Customer Focus: Agile and Adaptive, Creative and Innovative, Curious and Critical Thinking
• Drive and Personal Leadership: Ambitious, Accountable, Continuous Improvement
• Equal opportunity employer
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed