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Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide strong leadership to the DevOps team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and provide guidance and support to help them achieve success.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging their professional growth and cultivating a talent pipeline.

DevOps Strategy and Implementation:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive DevOps strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps principles, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure successful implementation and integration of DevOps practices.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• Develop and maintain a robust disaster recovery strategy, including backup and recovery plans, to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Lead the planning and execution of regular assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities and implement proactive measures to mitigate them.
• Coordinate and conduct drills and tests to validate the effectiveness of disaster recovery procedures.

IT Cybersecurity Preparedness:

• Establish and maintain a strong cybersecurity posture by implementing and managing robust security measures.
• Lead efforts to assess and manage cybersecurity risks, develop security policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and industry trends and implement proactive measures to protect against them.

Penetration and Vulnerability Testing:

• Oversee the implementation of regular penetration and vulnerability testing on our environments, applications, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to conduct comprehensive assessments, analyze test results, and implement appropriate remediation actions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the security posture of our systems to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

ISO Certification:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain the necessary processes, controls, and documentation required for ISO certification, particularly ISO 27001 for information security management.
• Lead the preparation for ISO audits, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our ISO certification efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a DevOPs Engineer
• Proven leadership skills
• Deep understanding of Azure DevOps, On-premise kubernetes cluster setup and management, Docker & CICD
• Network administration experience
• Ability to code in python or golang
• Expertise in disaster recovery planning
• IT cybersecurity
• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability management
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and certification processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make strategic decisions and prioritize initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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About the job

• We are an innovative and steadily growing technology company in search of an experienced professional to take on the role of Head of IT.
• This key position will be instrumental in propelling our teams and advancing our technology to new heights.
• If youre ready to lead and innovate, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Team Management:

• Develop and communicate the organizations IT strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define technology-related goals and priorities.
• Lead the development of long-term technology roadmaps.
• Provide strong leadership to the IT department, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Establish clear goals and expectations for the team, offering guidance and support to facilitate their success.
• Mentor and nurture team members, fostering their professional growth and cultivating a talent pipeline.
• Drive innovation and stay current with emerging technologies.

IT Compliance and Security:

• Establish and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee IT risk management and disaster recovery planning.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain a robust security posture.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Infrastructure Management:

• Manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and cloud services.
• Ensure the availability, performance, and security of IT systems.
• Lead capacity planning and scalability efforts to meet growing technology demands.

Software Development Oversight:

• Provide strategic direction and guidance to software development teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications within defined timelines and budgets.
• Oversee the selection of development tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Ensure strict adherence to coding standards, including code reviews and documentation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide coaching and professional development opportunities for team members.

ISO Certification and Compliance:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain the processes, controls, and documentation necessary for ISO certification, with a focus on ISO 27001 for information security management.
• Lead preparations for ISO audits, ensuring full compliance with ISO standards and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our ISO certification efforts and maintain certification status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s degree is an added advantage).
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in IT leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successful IT strategy development and execution.
• Strong technical expertise in areas such as network architecture, cloud computing, software development methodologies, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT. (ASP.NET Core, Angular, Kafka, Dapper, MongoDB, Azure, Kubernetes, Micro services, containerization)
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Advanced certifications such as ISO lead implementer is highly desirable.