Head of IT Infrastructure

Overview

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This position is responsible for managing and leading the IT team, which covers IT infrastructure, DevOps, enterprise applications (ERP), and cybersecurity, while ensuring alignment with global IT policies. This leader will be a key contributor to the Technology Innovation Group, providing strategic direction on enterprise IT solutions and architecture, and ensuring the team's work aligns with Hyundai Motor Group's vision.

• Strategic Planning
  • Develop and implement long-term strategies for IT operation and maintenance that align with the organization's overall business objectives.
  • Establish and manage budgets, resource allocation, and performance goals for IT operation and maintenance.
• Operation and Maintenance
  • Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of IT systems, networks, data centers, and other infrastructure components.
  • Ensure the highest level of system availability and performance while minimizing downtime and disruptions.
  • Lead and manage the IT operation and maintenance teams, which may include system administrators, network engineers, helpdesk/support staff, and other IT professionals.
  • Recruit, mentor, train, and evaluate team members to maintain a high-performing and collaborative workforce.
• Problem Resolution
  • Identify and resolve complex IT issues, incidents, and service disruptions through effective incident management and problem-solving processes.
  • Implement efficient troubleshooting and escalation procedures.
• Asset Management
  • Manage IT assets, including hardware, software, licenses, and contracts.
  • Maintain accurate inventories, ensure compliance with licensing agreements, and optimize asset utilization.
• Security and Compliance
  • Establish and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and best practices to safeguard data and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, and manage security audits and assessments.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
  • Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans to protect against data loss and ensure the continuity of critical operations.
  • Regularly test and update these plans to accommodate changes in the IT environment.
• Vendor and Supplier Management
  • Manage relationships with IT vendors, service providers, and suppliers.
  • Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs), ensuring adherence to agreed-upon terms and high service quality.
• Performance Monitoring
  • Implement comprehensive performance monitoring and reporting tools to proactively detect and address performance issues.
  • Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements to enhance system and network performance.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT systems, configurations, and procedures.
  • Develop operational manuals and encourage knowledge sharing within the team to enhance operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, information technology or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10-15 years work experience in leading IT infrastructure operations and maintenance teams with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in IT infrastructure, network administration, system management, and security best practices. Familiarity with the organization's specific technology stack is a significant advantage.
• Leadership and Communications: Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills are essential for effectively leading diverse IT teams and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex IT issues and make strategic decisions that align with organizational goals.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant industry regulations, compliance requirements, and the ability to implement and maintain compliance measures.
• Relevant certifications (ITIL, CISSP) is preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK) and how to articulate controls and security mechanisms within a Risk Assessment centred approach.
• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Firewalls, TSN)
• Strong understanding of identity management (SSO, OAUTH, IDAM)
• Familiar with cloud networking, and cloud providers AWS, Azure, GCP

• Director

• Full-time

• Information Technology
• Industries
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing