• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in IT Infrastructure, with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  
• Experience working in a manufacturing or ERP-heavy environment (especially SAP) is a strong advantage.
  
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, ITIL, CCNP, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001) are an added advantage.
  

Infrastructure Management

• Design, manage, and optimize IT infrastructure including networks, servers, storage, cloud environments, endpoints, and data centers.
  
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of systems supporting manufacturing, SAP S/4HANA, and business operations.
  
• Oversee relationships with IT vendors, service providers, and support contracts to ensure value for money and service excellence.
  

Information Security & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
  
• Protect company systems, data, and digital assets from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data breaches.
  
• Manage security tools and technologies (firewalls, EDR/XDR, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability scanning, etc.).
  

Team Leadership & Operations

• IT infrastructure & security roadmap (3-year vision)
  
• Third-party security compliance
  
• SaaS / cloud vendor security reviews
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Infrastructure and Security team.
  
• IT infrastructure & security budget ownership
  
• CapEx vs OpEx planning
  

Microsoft 365 & Workplace Technology

• Manage M365 identity and access using Azure AD / Entra ID.
  
• Implement and enforce security controls such as Conditional Access, MFA, and device compliance.
  
• Support collaboration, productivity, and information governance across M365 services.
  

Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Identify and drive initiatives to modernize infrastructure (cloud migration, automation, optimization).
  
• Enhance the organization’s cybersecurity maturity and resilience.
  
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of infrastructure architecture, processes, and security controls.
  

Risk Management

• Identify the department’s risks, their various mitigations and keep track of them.